https://simplecast.com Audiobook Café Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news. AMI en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:11 +0000 https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com Audiobook Café https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a94a68aa-8f13-4bd9-a8f5-692ec013d78a/4ffd58e0-05f8-49af-a772-367f70650e87/3000x3000/abc_1400x1400.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com episodic Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news. Accessible Media Inc. false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Y57jvoXR review, audiobook, audiobooks, reviews, narration, authors, reading, cela, books, blind, canada, booktalk, author, accessible media inc., spoken word, literature, bookclub, libraries, library, centreforequitablelibraryaccess, booktok, low vision, audible, ami, interview Accessible Media Inc. podcasts@ami.ca 52262368-be13-469c-aced-2058c014e9b7 Tips for Finding Your Next Read Book publishing continues to rise year after year. But with all the noise in book marketing and recommendations from algorithms, how do you decipher what book to pick up next that is actually worth the read? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share some tips and tricks to help you find your next favourite book!  

Books mentioned include:  

  • “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman  
  • “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane
  • “Crow” by Amy Spurway
  • “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir  
  • “The Apollo Murders Series” by Chris Hadfield  

Other notable mentions include:  

  • Goose Lane Editions  
  • ECW Press  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Red Széll, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/tips-for-finding-your-next-read-vTDim9U7 Book publishing continues to rise year after year. But with all the noise in book marketing and recommendations from algorithms, how do you decipher what book to pick up next that is actually worth the read? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share some tips and tricks to help you find your next favourite book!  

Books mentioned include:  

  • “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman  
  • “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane
  • “Crow” by Amy Spurway
  • “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir  
  • “The Apollo Murders Series” by Chris Hadfield  

Other notable mentions include:  

  • Goose Lane Editions  
  • ECW Press  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

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]]> Tips for Finding Your Next Read Jacob Shymanski, Red Széll, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:28:00 Book publishing continues to rise year after year. But with all the noise in book marketing and recommendations from algorithms, how do you decipher what book to pick up next that is actually worth the read? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share some tips and tricks to help you find your next favourite book! Books mentioned include: “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane “Crow” by Amy Spurway “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir “The Apollo Murders Series” by Chris Hadfield Other notable mentions include: Goose Lane Editions ECW Press This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Book publishing continues to rise year after year. But with all the noise in book marketing and recommendations from algorithms, how do you decipher what book to pick up next that is actually worth the read? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share some tips and tricks to help you find your next favourite book! Books mentioned include: “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman “Is a River Alive?” by Robert Macfarlane “Crow” by Amy Spurway “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir “The Apollo Murders Series” by Chris Hadfield Other notable mentions include: Goose Lane Editions ECW Press This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. libraries, book award winners, a man called ove, crow book, must reads, book lists, andy weir, is a river alive?, bookstores, robert macfarlane, fredrik backman, audiobooks, project hail mary, word of mouth, book recommendations, goodreads, audiobook café, new books, chris hadfield, amy spurway, good reads, the apollo murders series false full 331 0eeb3b08-397d-455e-bfca-1c6edd34d52a Behind-the-scenes: A Glimpse in the Public Library System The Calgary Public Library achieved a record-breaking year in 2025! They reached their highest circulation in history with 17.5 million items borrowed, which include 6.5 million digital titles. 

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Genevieve Luthy from Calgary Public Library to learn about why the library has seen a 15% increase and to discuss what purpose libraries serve in modern day for Canadians across the board. Genevieve also shares insight into her role and the fascinating work that goes into curating library collections. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:49:40 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Genevieve Luthy, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/public-library-system-mPzUGExM The Calgary Public Library achieved a record-breaking year in 2025! They reached their highest circulation in history with 17.5 million items borrowed, which include 6.5 million digital titles. 

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Genevieve Luthy from Calgary Public Library to learn about why the library has seen a 15% increase and to discuss what purpose libraries serve in modern day for Canadians across the board. Genevieve also shares insight into her role and the fascinating work that goes into curating library collections. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Behind-the-scenes: A Glimpse in the Public Library System Jacob Shymanski, Genevieve Luthy, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:28:00 The Calgary Public Library achieved a record-breaking year in 2025! They reached their highest circulation in history with 17.5 million items borrowed, which include 6.5 million digital titles. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Genevieve Luthy from Calgary Public Library to learn about why the library has seen a 15% increase and to discuss what purpose libraries serve in modern day for Canadians across the board. Genevieve also shares insight into her role and the fascinating work that goes into curating library collections. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The Calgary Public Library achieved a record-breaking year in 2025! They reached their highest circulation in history with 17.5 million items borrowed, which include 6.5 million digital titles. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Genevieve Luthy from Calgary Public Library to learn about why the library has seen a 15% increase and to discuss what purpose libraries serve in modern day for Canadians across the board. Genevieve also shares insight into her role and the fascinating work that goes into curating library collections. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. libraries, books, book collection, circulation records, digital titles, record breaking, audiobooks, cpl, audiobook café, calgary public library, public libraries, curated books, news books false full 330 d68f0ac2-a1bd-4c36-b760-703f06c23965 Certified Beauties: In Conversation with James Duthie “Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” is the latest book by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie. The book shares a collection of some of the most compelling, hilarious and heartwarming stories from the world of hockey.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Duthie to discuss the making of the book and the fascinating side of hockey that no one gets to see.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 4 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, James Duthie, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/james-duthie-udzKiYD7 “Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” is the latest book by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie. The book shares a collection of some of the most compelling, hilarious and heartwarming stories from the world of hockey.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Duthie to discuss the making of the book and the fascinating side of hockey that no one gets to see.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Certified Beauties: In Conversation with James Duthie Jacob Shymanski, James Duthie, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:28:00 “Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” is the latest book by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie. The book shares a collection of some of the most compelling, hilarious and heartwarming stories from the world of hockey. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Duthie to discuss the making of the book and the fascinating side of hockey that no one gets to see. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. “Certified Beauties: More of Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” is the latest book by Canadian sportscaster James Duthie. The book shares a collection of some of the most compelling, hilarious and heartwarming stories from the world of hockey. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Duthie to discuss the making of the book and the fascinating side of hockey that no one gets to see. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. james duthie, leon draisaitl, sports books, roberto luongo, sarah nurse, tsn, borje salming, sports, sidney crosby johnny and matthew gaudreau, canadian sportscaster, matthew tkachuk, hockey fan, connor mcdavid, hockey books, darryl sittler, kevin bieksa, certified beauties, darcy hordichuk, hockey, brian kilrea, brady tkachuk false full 328 844113ab-f433-4a7c-9207-58c596dd8fd7 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – An Instant Sci-Fi Classic Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/project-hail-mary-by-andy-weir-an-instant-sci-fi-classic-vAklV9Di Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – An Instant Sci-Fi Classic Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:15 As the movie adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, Project Hail Mary, is making a splash at the box office, loads of people are returning to the book. Specifically, it’s fantastic audiobook edition narrated by Ray Porter, which won the Audy for best audiobook in 2022. Red Szell joins Jacob to breakdown why this book might be considered an instant classic. As the movie adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, Project Hail Mary, is making a splash at the box office, loads of people are returning to the book. Specifically, it’s fantastic audiobook edition narrated by Ray Porter, which won the Audy for best audiobook in 2022. Red Szell joins Jacob to breakdown why this book might be considered an instant classic. red szell, movie adaptation, sci-fi, audiobooks, ray porter, jacob shymanski false full 329 22204626-c187-458b-a17c-bdc675d9420c The Casino Shift: In Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Dr. Brian Goldman, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/brian-goldman-y2zaWitg Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> The Casino Shift: In Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman Jacob Shymanski, Dr. Brian Goldman, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:34:40 Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. the pitt, emergency rooms, healthcare system, medical memoir, dr. brian goldman, emergency departments, medical books, healthcare, er, audiobooks, canadian emergency departments, new books, canada's healthcare system, medical false full 327 7b42bede-1a61-4268-bee3-cd9f52813ce3 AI Writing in Romance Novels A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books? 

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts. 

Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once?

Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution. 

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Szell, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-writing-in-romance-novels-roJK9bGd A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books? 

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts. 

Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once?

Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution. 

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> AI Writing in Romance Novels Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Szell, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:00 A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts. Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once? Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts. Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once? Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. ai audiobooks, romance writer, ai authors, ai writing, romance, ai books, new york times, audiobooks, spotify, audible, coral hart, romance books, ai, romance novels false full 326 9032c15f-238a-446f-9dd6-2b50e5d2c2bb The Golden Boy: In Conversation with Patricia Finn Patricia Finn’s debut novel “The Golden Boy” shares a story about family life, love, betrayal, mercy, and second chances.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Finn to discuss the development of her books’ characters and to explore why she decided to take a step back from the audiobook’s production. She wants the art to speak for itself.  

Finn also reflects on her previous experiences in television and film production, as well as her time as a ghostwriter.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with technical assistance by Matt Agnew. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Patricia Finn) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/patricia-finn-W2skVfNA Patricia Finn’s debut novel “The Golden Boy” shares a story about family life, love, betrayal, mercy, and second chances.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Finn to discuss the development of her books’ characters and to explore why she decided to take a step back from the audiobook’s production. She wants the art to speak for itself.  

Finn also reflects on her previous experiences in television and film production, as well as her time as a ghostwriter.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with technical assistance by Matt Agnew. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> The Golden Boy: In Conversation with Patricia Finn Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Patricia Finn 00:28:00 Patricia Finn’s debut novel “The Golden Boy” shares a story about family life, love, betrayal, mercy, and second chances. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Finn to discuss the development of her books’ characters and to explore why she decided to take a step back from the audiobook’s production. She wants the art to speak for itself. Finn also reflects on her previous experiences in television and film production, as well as her time as a ghostwriter. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with technical assistance by Matt Agnew. Patricia Finn’s debut novel “The Golden Boy” shares a story about family life, love, betrayal, mercy, and second chances. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Finn to discuss the development of her books’ characters and to explore why she decided to take a step back from the audiobook’s production. She wants the art to speak for itself. Finn also reflects on her previous experiences in television and film production, as well as her time as a ghostwriter. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with technical assistance by Matt Agnew. andrika de lanerolle, family life, debut novel, canadian authors, the golden boy, harper collins, ghostwriting, fiction, audiobook café, patricia finn, new books, ghostwriter, jacob shymanski, character development false full 325 fc8dd18d-cb38-4a73-8cf7-aa6d48e32ec2 A Gift Before Dying: In Conversation with Malcolm Kempt Malcolm Kempt’s debut mystery novel follows a disgraced police investigator in the heart of the Arctic Circle, whose path to redemption is paved with blood and ice.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kempt about the inspiration behind the book and reflects on his previous life as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt, read by Stephen Mendel © 2026 Malcolm Kempt ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. 

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]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Malcolm Kempt) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/malcolm-kempt-zv9p3_XX Malcolm Kempt’s debut mystery novel follows a disgraced police investigator in the heart of the Arctic Circle, whose path to redemption is paved with blood and ice.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kempt about the inspiration behind the book and reflects on his previous life as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt, read by Stephen Mendel © 2026 Malcolm Kempt ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. 

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]]> A Gift Before Dying: In Conversation with Malcolm Kempt jacob shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Malcolm Kempt 00:28:49 Malcolm Kempt’s debut mystery novel follows a disgraced police investigator in the heart of the Arctic Circle, whose path to redemption is paved with blood and ice. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kempt about the inspiration behind the book and reflects on his previous life as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt, read by Stephen Mendel © 2026 Malcolm Kempt ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. Malcolm Kempt’s debut mystery novel follows a disgraced police investigator in the heart of the Arctic Circle, whose path to redemption is paved with blood and ice. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kempt about the inspiration behind the book and reflects on his previous life as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from A GIFT BEFORE DYING by Malcolm Kempt, read by Stephen Mendel © 2026 Malcolm Kempt ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. criminal lawyer, malcolm kempt, arctic, penguin random house, nunavut, mystery novel, police investigator, a gift before dying, arctic circle, jacob shymanski false full 324 8b9b95c0-fba2-42b0-afba-fb499beabcc9 I Identify as Blind: In Conversation with Lachi Recording artist and musician Lachi dropped a new book earlier this year entitled “I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power.”  

Host Jacob Shymanksi catches up with Lachi to chat about her journey with disability culture, identity and accessibility.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Note: Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from I IDENTIFY AS BLIND by Lachi, excerpt read by the author. Lachi ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

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]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 18:18:01 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Lachi, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/i-identify-as-blind-in-conversation-with-lachi-a4vWQMGP Recording artist and musician Lachi dropped a new book earlier this year entitled “I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power.”  

Host Jacob Shymanksi catches up with Lachi to chat about her journey with disability culture, identity and accessibility.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Note: Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from I IDENTIFY AS BLIND by Lachi, excerpt read by the author. Lachi ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

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]]> I Identify as Blind: In Conversation with Lachi Jacob Shymanski, Lachi, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:35:10 Recording artist and musician Lachi dropped a new book earlier this year entitled “I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power.” Host Jacob Shymanksi catches up with Lachi to chat about her journey with disability culture, identity and accessibility. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Note: Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from I IDENTIFY AS BLIND by Lachi, excerpt read by the author. Lachi ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. Recording artist and musician Lachi dropped a new book earlier this year entitled “I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power.” Host Jacob Shymanksi catches up with Lachi to chat about her journey with disability culture, identity and accessibility. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Note: Audio excerpted with permission of Penguin Random House Audio from I IDENTIFY AS BLIND by Lachi, excerpt read by the author. Lachi ℗ 2026 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. disability identity, lachi, blind identity, blind musicians, disability culture, blindness, penguin random house, lachi music, disability, disability community, audiobooks, audiobook, i identify as blind, new books, blind artists, accessibility, blind community true full 323 07cad5a8-89ba-44c4-8d35-5efd4d715c8a Must-reads for Travel & Adventure Host Jacob Shymanski and friend of the show Red Széll dive into their favourite titles for travel and adventure!  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• “An Account of the Voyages... in the Southern Hemisphere” by James Cook  

• “A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World” by James Cook

• “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean” by James Cook  

• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann  

• “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne  

• “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane  

• “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer  

• “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” by Piers Paul Read  

• “Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor” by R. C. Shaw  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

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]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (red Széll, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/must-reads-for-travel-adventure-AaJl16Sl Host Jacob Shymanski and friend of the show Red Széll dive into their favourite titles for travel and adventure!  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• “An Account of the Voyages... in the Southern Hemisphere” by James Cook  

• “A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World” by James Cook

• “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean” by James Cook  

• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann  

• “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne  

• “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane  

• “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer  

• “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” by Piers Paul Read  

• “Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor” by R. C. Shaw  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Must-reads for Travel & Adventure red Széll, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle 00:28:00 Host Jacob Shymanski and friend of the show Red Széll dive into their favourite titles for travel and adventure! Books mentioned in this episode include: • “An Account of the Voyages... in the Southern Hemisphere” by James Cook • “A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World” by James Cook • “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean” by James Cook • “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann • “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne • “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane • “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer • “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” by Piers Paul Read • “Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor” by R. C. Shaw This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Host Jacob Shymanski and friend of the show Red Széll dive into their favourite titles for travel and adventure! Books mentioned in this episode include: • “An Account of the Voyages... in the Southern Hemisphere” by James Cook • “A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World” by James Cook • “A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean” by James Cook • “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann • “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne • “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane • “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer • “Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors” by Piers Paul Read • “Captain Solitude: One Surfer's Search for the World's Greatest Sailor” by R. C. Shaw This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. adventure books, must-reads, piers paul read, travel & adventure, jules verne, james cook, jon krakauer, robert macfarlane, r. c. shaw, book recommendations, david grann, travel and adventure, travel books, jacob shymanski, red széll false full 321 8b03054a-5bfc-493d-bdb2-98611671a32b Series Review: Audible’s Audio Editions of Harry Potter Audible’s full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter have been capturing audiences with a whole new sound.  

The fourth installment “The Goblet of Fire” dropped earlier this month.  

Friend of the show Ramya Amuthan joins host Jacob Shymanski for a candid review of the first four audiobooks by Audible. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, Ramya Amuthan) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/harry-potter-ao1U2JDT Audible’s full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter have been capturing audiences with a whole new sound.  

The fourth installment “The Goblet of Fire” dropped earlier this month.  

Friend of the show Ramya Amuthan joins host Jacob Shymanski for a candid review of the first four audiobooks by Audible. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Series Review: Audible’s Audio Editions of Harry Potter jacob shymanski, Ramya Amuthan 00:31:38 Audible’s full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter have been capturing audiences with a whole new sound. The fourth installment “The Goblet of Fire” dropped earlier this month. Friend of the show Ramya Amuthan joins host Jacob Shymanski for a candid review of the first four audiobooks by Audible. Audible’s full-cast audio editions of Harry Potter have been capturing audiences with a whole new sound. The fourth installment “The Goblet of Fire” dropped earlier this month. Friend of the show Ramya Amuthan joins host Jacob Shymanski for a candid review of the first four audiobooks by Audible. audio editions, full cast audiobook, jk rowling, goblet of fire, prisoner of azkaban, philosopher’s stone, chamber of secrets, harry potter, sorcerer’s stone, new books, audible, audible’s full cast audio edition of harry potter false full 320 ceaf59c7-99d0-4242-a63b-b03e5e7140dc Inside Audiobook Production with Producer Kathleen Jones What kind of work goes into producing an audiobook?  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kathleen Jones about her role as an audiobook producer at Penguin Random House Canada.  

She shares insight into the life of a producer and the art of adapting a print book into an audio format.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Kathleen Jones) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/kathleen-jones-6zxXseO_ What kind of work goes into producing an audiobook?  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kathleen Jones about her role as an audiobook producer at Penguin Random House Canada.  

She shares insight into the life of a producer and the art of adapting a print book into an audio format.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Inside Audiobook Production with Producer Kathleen Jones Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Kathleen Jones 00:32:48 What kind of work goes into producing an audiobook? Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kathleen Jones about her role as an audiobook producer at Penguin Random House Canada. She shares insight into the life of a producer and the art of adapting a print book into an audio format. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. What kind of work goes into producing an audiobook? Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kathleen Jones about her role as an audiobook producer at Penguin Random House Canada. She shares insight into the life of a producer and the art of adapting a print book into an audio format. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. voice artist, penguin random house canada, behind the scenes, audiobook industry, penguin, audiobooks, print books, audiobook, audiobook producer, audiobook café, audiobook production, book adaptations, kathleen jones, jacob shymanski false full 319 0812fabb-73cd-4d9b-9f52-6524b18749e4 Authors with Fascinating Backstories There are many authors who have life stories that are just as interesting as their body of works. Who are you most intrigued by?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a list of authors, dead or alive, that they would love to have a one-on-one conversation with.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Széll, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/authors-with-fascinating-backstories-wlkMlJ9i There are many authors who have life stories that are just as interesting as their body of works. Who are you most intrigued by?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a list of authors, dead or alive, that they would love to have a one-on-one conversation with.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Authors with Fascinating Backstories Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Széll, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:00 There are many authors who have life stories that are just as interesting as their body of works. Who are you most intrigued by? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a list of authors, dead or alive, that they would love to have a one-on-one conversation with. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. There are many authors who have life stories that are just as interesting as their body of works. Who are you most intrigued by? Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll share a list of authors, dead or alive, that they would love to have a one-on-one conversation with. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. writers, authors, books, interesting authors, body of works, audiobooks, mark billingham, game of thrones, agatha christie, jrr martin false full 318 1687eb87-982f-4922-8b61-118371b5bd41 Libro.fm: Supporting Indie Bookstores One Audiobook at a Time The audiobook platform Libro.fm continues to grow worldwide as an ethical alternative to its competitor Audible.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with co-founder Mark Pearson to learn how the service is expanding while supporting local bookstores and curating human-generated book recommendations.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Andrika De Lanerolle, Mark Pearson, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/librofm-6ksszika-QR7_G1c4 The audiobook platform Libro.fm continues to grow worldwide as an ethical alternative to its competitor Audible.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with co-founder Mark Pearson to learn how the service is expanding while supporting local bookstores and curating human-generated book recommendations.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Libro.fm: Supporting Indie Bookstores One Audiobook at a Time Andrika De Lanerolle, Mark Pearson, Jacob Shymanski 00:29:57 The audiobook platform Libro.fm continues to grow worldwide as an ethical alternative to its competitor Audible. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with co-founder Mark Pearson to learn how the service is expanding while supporting local bookstores and curating human-generated book recommendations. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The audiobook platform Libro.fm continues to grow worldwide as an ethical alternative to its competitor Audible. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with co-founder Mark Pearson to learn how the service is expanding while supporting local bookstores and curating human-generated book recommendations. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. libro fm, books, audiobook platform, indie bookstores, ethical alternative, audiobook curation, audiobooks, libro, audiobook, independent bookstores, ibro.fm, book recommendations, spotify, audible, human-generated, local bookstores, mark pearson false full 317 7ce1b2fd-e746-47db-856c-7911825e8b7f AI Companionship: In Conversation with Author Caia Hagel Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships?  

In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.”  

The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion.  

""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats!

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 7 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Caia Hagel) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/caia-hagel-p-qwin4-lw33_xpA Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships?  

In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.”  

The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion.  

""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats!

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> AI Companionship: In Conversation with Author Caia Hagel Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Caia Hagel 00:37:54 Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships? In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.” The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion. ""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships? In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.” The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion. ""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. anon, artificial intelligence, ai relationships, ai chat, books about ai, ai app, harper collins canada, caia hagel, new books, memoir, ai dating, harpercollins, ai, ai companion, good reads ", " audiobook café false full 315 65db1d4b-129b-4993-82a4-f91c0e0d66d8 Black Boys Like Me: In Conversation with by Matthew R. Morris “Black Boys Like Me” is a collection of personal essays by Matthew R. Morris that explore his upbringing as a biracial, Black-Canadian man in Scarborough, Ontario.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with the author to reflect on his journey with race, belonging and identity from childhood to adulthood.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Note: This episode contains an excerpt from “Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging” by Matthew R. Morris, Copyright © 2024 Matthew R. Morris. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved.  

 

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]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 21:58:01 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Matthew R. Morris, Andrika De Lanerolle, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-r-morris-ufw108nk-Sc9rqoHd “Black Boys Like Me” is a collection of personal essays by Matthew R. Morris that explore his upbringing as a biracial, Black-Canadian man in Scarborough, Ontario.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with the author to reflect on his journey with race, belonging and identity from childhood to adulthood.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Note: This episode contains an excerpt from “Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging” by Matthew R. Morris, Copyright © 2024 Matthew R. Morris. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved.  

 

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]]> Black Boys Like Me: In Conversation with by Matthew R. Morris Matthew R. Morris, Andrika De Lanerolle, Jacob Shymanski 00:34:41 “Black Boys Like Me” is a collection of personal essays by Matthew R. Morris that explore his upbringing as a biracial, Black-Canadian man in Scarborough, Ontario. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with the author to reflect on his journey with race, belonging and identity from childhood to adulthood. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Note: This episode contains an excerpt from “Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging” by Matthew R. Morris, Copyright © 2024 Matthew R. Morris. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved. “Black Boys Like Me” is a collection of personal essays by Matthew R. Morris that explore his upbringing as a biracial, Black-Canadian man in Scarborough, Ontario. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with the author to reflect on his journey with race, belonging and identity from childhood to adulthood. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Note: This episode contains an excerpt from “Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging” by Matthew R. Morris, Copyright © 2024 Matthew R. Morris. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved. biracial, black boys like me, scarborough, black excellence, black-canadian, race and identity, biography, black history month, audiobooks, " matthew r. morris, black identity, books ", autobiography, memoir, childhood, personal essays false full 313 ef2683f8-59dd-42cf-8566-5504d25c494a Defining Quality Non-fiction Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don’ts when it comes to non-fiction writing.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:

• “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green

• “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams  

• “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan

• “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli

• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann

• ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping

• “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon Elliott

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/defining-quality-non-fiction-KetokZLl Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don’ts when it comes to non-fiction writing.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:

• “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green

• “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams  

• “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan

• “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli

• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann

• ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping

• “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon Elliott

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Defining Quality Non-fiction Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle, Red Széll 00:28:00 Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don’ts when it comes to non-fiction writing. Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green • “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams • “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan • “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli • “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann • ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping • “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon Elliott This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don’ts when it comes to non-fiction writing. Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green • “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams • “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan • “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli • “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann • ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping • “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon Elliott This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. everything is tuberculosis, writing, simon elliott, quality writing, my life in books, j. randy taraborrelli, xi jinping, biography, careless people, sarah wynn-williams, michael sheridan, the african emperor, john green, author, david grann, memoir, good writing, good reads, the red emperor, non-fiction books, the art of writing false full 309 c3850545-4054-4a19-a2cf-f76d0e70ce11 Cursed Daughters: In Conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite From the author of the smash hit thriller “My Sister, the Serial Killer” comes “Cursed Daughters,” a fictional drama about a young woman trying to shake off a family curse.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with author Oyinkan Braithwaite to learn about the making of her book, her inspiration and why she still hasn’t listened to the audiobook herself.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

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]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Oyinkan Braithwaite, Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/oyinkan-braithwaite-fw3mqgp1-z6VAXW4J From the author of the smash hit thriller “My Sister, the Serial Killer” comes “Cursed Daughters,” a fictional drama about a young woman trying to shake off a family curse.  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with author Oyinkan Braithwaite to learn about the making of her book, her inspiration and why she still hasn’t listened to the audiobook herself.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Cursed Daughters: In Conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite Oyinkan Braithwaite, Jacob Shymanski, Andrika De Lanerolle 00:28:00 From the author of the smash hit thriller “My Sister, the Serial Killer” comes “Cursed Daughters,” a fictional drama about a young woman trying to shake off a family curse. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with author Oyinkan Braithwaite to learn about the making of her book, her inspiration and why she still hasn’t listened to the audiobook herself. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. From the author of the smash hit thriller “My Sister, the Serial Killer” comes “Cursed Daughters,” a fictional drama about a young woman trying to shake off a family curse. Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with author Oyinkan Braithwaite to learn about the making of her book, her inspiration and why she still hasn’t listened to the audiobook herself. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. mystery fantasy, thriller books, oyinkan braithwaite, book club, book podcast, africa, audiobooks, nigeria, audiobook, literary fiction, new reads, family drama books, fiction books, author, the serial killer, family curse, cursed daughters, good reads, jacob shymanski, best books of 2025, my sister false full 311 9b36efe0-7acc-470d-9df5-886c34265a89 Quality Prose in Fiction Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll define quality prose in fiction novels. Together, they explore what it feels like to read well-written books.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/quality-prose-in-fiction-oETH9O8w Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll define quality prose in fiction novels. Together, they explore what it feels like to read well-written books.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Quality Prose in Fiction jacob shymanski, red Széll 00:28:00 Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll define quality prose in fiction novels. Together, they explore what it feels like to read well-written books. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll define quality prose in fiction novels. Together, they explore what it feels like to read well-written books. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. writing, quality prose in fiction, my life in books, prose, prose in fiction, fiction novels, fiction books, jacob shymanski, red széll, the art of writing false full 308 3e9002e2-b122-4b3d-bcf2-60c99642abb4 Good Guys: In Conversation with Sharon Bala Sharon Bala’s new novel “Good Guys” challenges ideas of philanthropy and charity by telling the story of a fictional NGO that operates in Central America.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Sharon about the inspiration behind the book and the extensive research she did into developing its story.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Sharon Bala, Andrika De Lanerolle, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/sharon-bala-VcXZZmGw Sharon Bala’s new novel “Good Guys” challenges ideas of philanthropy and charity by telling the story of a fictional NGO that operates in Central America.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Sharon about the inspiration behind the book and the extensive research she did into developing its story.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Good Guys: In Conversation with Sharon Bala Sharon Bala, Andrika De Lanerolle, Jacob Shymanski 00:30:20 Sharon Bala’s new novel “Good Guys” challenges ideas of philanthropy and charity by telling the story of a fictional NGO that operates in Central America. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Sharon about the inspiration behind the book and the extensive research she did into developing its story. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Sharon Bala’s new novel “Good Guys” challenges ideas of philanthropy and charity by telling the story of a fictional NGO that operates in Central America. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Sharon about the inspiration behind the book and the extensive research she did into developing its story. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. philanthropy, andrika de lanerolle, ngo, penguin random house, audiobooks, books set in toronto, sharon bala, central america, charity, good guys, audiobook café, jacob shymanski, toronto false full 307 4a9c782f-51e6-4d70-b52f-723e5f1524c0 Detective Aunty: In Conversation with Uzma Jalaluddin Author Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery novel “Detective Aunty” was a Globe and Mail top 100 book of the year in 2025.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Uzma about the inspiration of the book’s main character and setting, as well as the choice behind her audiobook’s narrator.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

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]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (uzma jalaluddin, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/uzma-jalaluddin-yukEJ_T5 Author Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery novel “Detective Aunty” was a Globe and Mail top 100 book of the year in 2025.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Uzma about the inspiration of the book’s main character and setting, as well as the choice behind her audiobook’s narrator.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

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]]> Detective Aunty: In Conversation with Uzma Jalaluddin uzma jalaluddin, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:31:10 Author Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery novel “Detective Aunty” was a Globe and Mail top 100 book of the year in 2025. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Uzma about the inspiration of the book’s main character and setting, as well as the choice behind her audiobook’s narrator. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Author Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery novel “Detective Aunty” was a Globe and Mail top 100 book of the year in 2025. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Uzma about the inspiration of the book’s main character and setting, as well as the choice behind her audiobook’s narrator. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. gta, scarborough, harper collins, detective aunty, mindy kaling, south asian protagonist, mystery novel, audiobook, 2025 books, audiobook café, author, uzma jalaluddin false full 306 1e514d5e-be45-4c07-9e20-e33773805ce7 Finding the Puck: In Conversation with Craig Fitzpatrick Blind ice hockey player Craig Fitzpatrick dropped his brand-new audiobook this week, “Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Craig about his experience with vision loss, his discovery of the sport, and why he chose to release his audiobook before the print edition.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

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]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (craig fitzpatrick, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/craig-fitzpatrick-_kUffws8 Blind ice hockey player Craig Fitzpatrick dropped his brand-new audiobook this week, “Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Craig about his experience with vision loss, his discovery of the sport, and why he chose to release his audiobook before the print edition.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

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]]> Finding the Puck: In Conversation with Craig Fitzpatrick craig fitzpatrick, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle 00:28:00 Blind ice hockey player Craig Fitzpatrick dropped his brand-new audiobook this week, “Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Craig about his experience with vision loss, his discovery of the sport, and why he chose to release his audiobook before the print edition. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Blind ice hockey player Craig Fitzpatrick dropped his brand-new audiobook this week, “Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Craig about his experience with vision loss, his discovery of the sport, and why he chose to release his audiobook before the print edition. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. craig fitzpatrick, blind ice hockey, international blind ice hockey foundation, stargardt's disease, vision loss, blind, triumph books, audiobooks, audiobook, blind hockey, finding the puck, audiobook café, memoir, hockey false full 305 211385a9-f48f-4998-95fa-c45aae0d96e1 Book Recommendations: Jacob & Red’s Holiday Reads What did you read over the holiday season?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, from the “My Life in Books” podcast, reflect on some of the audiobooks on their must-read list that we were finally able to catch up on!

Books mentioned in this episode include:    

• “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton  

• Audible’s full-cast audio editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”  

• “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman  

• “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid  

• “Flesh” by David Szalay  

The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/book-recommendations-MldscA__ What did you read over the holiday season?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, from the “My Life in Books” podcast, reflect on some of the audiobooks on their must-read list that we were finally able to catch up on!

Books mentioned in this episode include:    

• “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton  

• Audible’s full-cast audio editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”  

• “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman  

• “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid  

• “Flesh” by David Szalay  

The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Book Recommendations: Jacob & Red’s Holiday Reads jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle, red Széll 00:28:00 What did you read over the holiday season? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, from the “My Life in Books” podcast, reflect on some of the audiobooks on their must-read list that we were finally able to catch up on! Books mentioned in this episode include: • “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton • Audible’s full-cast audio editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” • “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman • “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid • “Flesh” by David Szalay The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. What did you read over the holiday season? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, from the “My Life in Books” podcast, reflect on some of the audiobooks on their must-read list that we were finally able to catch up on! Books mentioned in this episode include: • “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton • Audible’s full-cast audio editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” • “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman • “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid • “Flesh” by David Szalay The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. rachel reid, a man called ove, harry potter and the philosopher’s stone, must-read, david szalay, my life in books, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, heated rivalry, fredrik backman, flesh, game changers series, the last murder at the end of the world, book recommendations, audible’s full-cast audio editions of harry potter, audible, stuart turton, j.k. rowling false full 304 8fe4d57f-82c5-470b-b857-672e0f123a40 Audiobrary & Human Narration: In Conversation with Julia Whelan Highly acclaimed narrator and author Julia Whelan is bridging the gap in audiobook royalties for narrators. 

She tells you all about Audiobrary, an independent and audio-first publishing platform that she designed to correct industry inequities. 

She also explores the stark differences of human narration to AI and explains why it’s important to protect human narration in the audiobook sphere. 

The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (julia whelan, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/julia-whelan-Dsj4NIMC Highly acclaimed narrator and author Julia Whelan is bridging the gap in audiobook royalties for narrators. 

She tells you all about Audiobrary, an independent and audio-first publishing platform that she designed to correct industry inequities. 

She also explores the stark differences of human narration to AI and explains why it’s important to protect human narration in the audiobook sphere. 

The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Audiobrary & Human Narration: In Conversation with Julia Whelan julia whelan, jacob shymanski, andrika de lanerolle 00:28:00 Highly acclaimed narrator and author Julia Whelan is bridging the gap in audiobook royalties for narrators. She tells you all about Audiobrary, an independent and audio-first publishing platform that she designed to correct industry inequities. She also explores the stark differences of human narration to AI and explains why it’s important to protect human narration in the audiobook sphere. The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Highly acclaimed narrator and author Julia Whelan is bridging the gap in audiobook royalties for narrators. She tells you all about Audiobrary, an independent and audio-first publishing platform that she designed to correct industry inequities. She also explores the stark differences of human narration to AI and explains why it’s important to protect human narration in the audiobook sphere. The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. audiobook narrator, audiobook royalties, atmosphere book, my oxford year, publishing platform, audiobooks, human narration, author, julia whelan, audible royalties, ai, ai narration, audiobrary false full 303 499b454d-8b9f-463f-b13a-e75c4e3d8109 Podcast Update: We’ll Be Back on Jan. 10! Thank you for listening this year! New episodes of Audiobook Café will resume on January 10, 2026. In the meantime, enjoy our extensive archive of episodes. Happy holidays and happy listening! 

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]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-update-TiY6VTK8 Thank you for listening this year! New episodes of Audiobook Café will resume on January 10, 2026. In the meantime, enjoy our extensive archive of episodes. Happy holidays and happy listening! 

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]]> Podcast Update: We’ll Be Back on Jan. 10! jacob shymanski 00:00:30 Thank you for listening this year! New episodes of Audiobook Café will resume on January 10, 2026. In the meantime, enjoy our extensive archive of episodes. Happy holidays and happy listening! Thank you for listening this year! New episodes of Audiobook Café will resume on January 10, 2026. In the meantime, enjoy our extensive archive of episodes. Happy holidays and happy listening! false full 302 cff2b576-e108-496c-930c-cf860c83b514 Audiobook Café’s Best of 2025 In this year-end special, host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on the best interviews of the show from the past year!  

Past episodes mentioned in this program include:  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (red Széll, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/audiobook-cafes-best-of-2025-yFIk9ef7 In this year-end special, host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on the best interviews of the show from the past year!  

Past episodes mentioned in this program include:  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Audiobook Café’s Best of 2025 red Széll, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 In this year-end special, host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on the best interviews of the show from the past year! Past episodes mentioned in this program include: Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke Flesh: In Conversation with David Szalay Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig Rice Fair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at Audible According to Alina This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. In this year-end special, host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll reflect on the best interviews of the show from the past year! Past episodes mentioned in this program include: Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke Flesh: In Conversation with David Szalay Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig Rice Fair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at Audible According to Alina This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. best episodes, year-end special, best interviews, best of 2025, audiobook café, best shows, jacob shymanski, red széll false full 301 bea8ccb1-8171-4e69-a1bf-a71c96f2c9f0 Year-end Special: Favourite Books of 2025! In this year-end special, Jacob Shymanski hosts a roundtable discussion with three friends of the program: Ramya Amuthan, Aamer Khar and Sara Hillis.  

Together, they reflect on their favourite audiobooks of the year. Plus, they share their favourite discovered titles in 2025!  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (aamer khan, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski, sara hillis) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/year-end-special-favourite-books-of-2025-9M7_c4ZV In this year-end special, Jacob Shymanski hosts a roundtable discussion with three friends of the program: Ramya Amuthan, Aamer Khar and Sara Hillis.  

Together, they reflect on their favourite audiobooks of the year. Plus, they share their favourite discovered titles in 2025!  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Year-end Special: Favourite Books of 2025! aamer khan, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski, sara hillis 00:28:00 In this year-end special, Jacob Shymanski hosts a roundtable discussion with three friends of the program: Ramya Amuthan, Aamer Khar and Sara Hillis. Together, they reflect on their favourite audiobooks of the year. Plus, they share their favourite discovered titles in 2025! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. In this year-end special, Jacob Shymanski hosts a roundtable discussion with three friends of the program: Ramya Amuthan, Aamer Khar and Sara Hillis. Together, they reflect on their favourite audiobooks of the year. Plus, they share their favourite discovered titles in 2025! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. favourite audiobooks, bury your gays, chuck tingle, year-end special, roundtable discussion, aamer khar, audiobooks, julie chan is dead, audiobook, kill your darlings, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, harry potter, 2025 books, best of 2025, new books, favourite books of 2025 false full 300 8e6df7ac-0b0f-4454-b987-5dcc505506d6 Local Heavens: In Conversation with K.M. Fajardo “Local Heavens” is K.M. Fajardo’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was a readers’ favourite in the category of science fiction for 2025’s Goodreads Choice Award.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about how her reimagination relates to modern day and why she chose to use cyberpunk in the tone of the book.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (K.M. Fajardo, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/km-fajardo-ibUYfQWK “Local Heavens” is K.M. Fajardo’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was a readers’ favourite in the category of science fiction for 2025’s Goodreads Choice Award.  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about how her reimagination relates to modern day and why she chose to use cyberpunk in the tone of the book.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Local Heavens: In Conversation with K.M. Fajardo K.M. Fajardo, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 “Local Heavens” is K.M. Fajardo’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was a readers’ favourite in the category of science fiction for 2025’s Goodreads Choice Award. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about how her reimagination relates to modern day and why she chose to use cyberpunk in the tone of the book. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. “Local Heavens” is K.M. Fajardo’s reimagining of the classic novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was a readers’ favourite in the category of science fiction for 2025’s Goodreads Choice Award. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about how her reimagination relates to modern day and why she chose to use cyberpunk in the tone of the book. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. k.m. fajardo, science fiction, the great gatsby, local heavens, 2025 books, reimagining, f. scott fitzgerald, goodreads, new books, jacob shymanski, cyberpunk false full 299 6e2d8451-6227-4871-8b90-102eac268365 Proposed Changes to the 'Literature for the Blind' Program This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, and is published early to address a recently proposed change in Bill C-15 which would repeal the free 'Literature for the Blind' service under the Canada Post Corporation Act.

Host Jacob Shymanski explores the issues, the implications and the circumstances of the proposed change with Daniella Levy-Pinto, the manager of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and Laurie Davidson, the Executive Director of the Centre of Equitable Library Access (CELA). 

This is a developing story. 

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https://nnels.ca/news/bill-c-15

https://celalibrary.ca/blog

 

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:08:05 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Daniella Levy-Pinto, Laurie Davidson, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/literature-for-the-blind-ymIO_lhC This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, and is published early to address a recently proposed change in Bill C-15 which would repeal the free 'Literature for the Blind' service under the Canada Post Corporation Act.

Host Jacob Shymanski explores the issues, the implications and the circumstances of the proposed change with Daniella Levy-Pinto, the manager of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and Laurie Davidson, the Executive Director of the Centre of Equitable Library Access (CELA). 

This is a developing story. 

For the latest updates and for information on how you can show your support to CELA and NNELS, please visit their websites below: 

https://nnels.ca/news/bill-c-15

https://celalibrary.ca/blog

 

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]]> Proposed Changes to the 'Literature for the Blind' Program Daniella Levy-Pinto, Laurie Davidson, Jacob Shymanski 00:22:00 This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, and is published early to address a recently proposed change in Bill C-15 which would repeal the free 'Literature for the Blind' service under the Canada Post Corporation Act. Host Jacob Shymanski explores the issues, the implications and the circumstances of the proposed change with Daniella Levy-Pinto, the manager of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and Laurie Davidson, the Executive Director of the Centre of Equitable Library Access (CELA). This is a developing story. For the latest updates and for information on how you can show your support to CELA and NNELS, please visit their websites below: https://nnels.ca/news/bill-c-15 https://celalibrary.ca/blog This episode was recorded on December 10, 2025, and is published early to address a recently proposed change in Bill C-15 which would repeal the free 'Literature for the Blind' service under the Canada Post Corporation Act. Host Jacob Shymanski explores the issues, the implications and the circumstances of the proposed change with Daniella Levy-Pinto, the manager of the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) and Laurie Davidson, the Executive Director of the Centre of Equitable Library Access (CELA). This is a developing story. For the latest updates and for information on how you can show your support to CELA and NNELS, please visit their websites below: https://nnels.ca/news/bill-c-15 https://celalibrary.ca/blog bill c-15, blind canadians, braille, braille literacy, national network for equitable library service, books for the blind, centre of equitable library access, audiobooks, developing story, canada post corporation act, literature for the blind, cela, audiobook café, nnels, canada post false full 298 1751e357-7e3f-47fc-abc1-aa703b80d50a Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide Part 2 Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, continue their discussion on the dividing issues between fiction and nonfiction literature.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 7 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/fiction-vs-non-fiction-part2-9t9qWBYw Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, continue their discussion on the dividing issues between fiction and nonfiction literature.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide Part 2 jacob shymanski, red Széll 00:28:00 Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, continue their discussion on the dividing issues between fiction and nonfiction literature. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, continue their discussion on the dividing issues between fiction and nonfiction literature. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. nonfiction, books, literature, my life in books, fiction, jacob shymanski, red széll false full 297 27db0d1e-d1f0-4615-a151-02b9dea40800 Julie Chan is Dead: In Conversation with Liann Zhang Liann Zhang’s debut novel “Julie Chan is Dead” was an instant international bestseller.  

The diabolical thriller follows a young woman who steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Liann about the making of her book and how her personal experiences as a former social media influencer inspired some of the backdrop to the story.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 6 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/liann-zhang-89mUErjj Liann Zhang’s debut novel “Julie Chan is Dead” was an instant international bestseller.  

The diabolical thriller follows a young woman who steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Liann about the making of her book and how her personal experiences as a former social media influencer inspired some of the backdrop to the story.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Julie Chan is Dead: In Conversation with Liann Zhang jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Liann Zhang’s debut novel “Julie Chan is Dead” was an instant international bestseller. The diabolical thriller follows a young woman who steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Liann about the making of her book and how her personal experiences as a former social media influencer inspired some of the backdrop to the story. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Liann Zhang’s debut novel “Julie Chan is Dead” was an instant international bestseller. The diabolical thriller follows a young woman who steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Liann about the making of her book and how her personal experiences as a former social media influencer inspired some of the backdrop to the story. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. thriller books, social media influencer, international bestseller, julie chan is dead, influencers, liann zhang, jacob shymanski, bestseller false full 296 45f4d037-5806-4022-bb53-f31d2bec2bae Swimming Up Niagara Falls: In Conversation with David Lepofsky In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we dive into a new memoir by lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky titled “Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about his involvement in the successful fight to guarantee equal rights for people with disabilities in Canada.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

David's memoir can be accessed in accessible formats for free here: https://www.aodaalliance.org/publications/click-here-to-download-in-pdf-format-the-memoir-by-aoda-alliance-chair-david-lepofsky-entitled-swimming-up-niagara-falls-the-battle-to-get-disability-rights-added-to-the-canadian-charter-o/  

Or online at the CELA Library in Canada.  

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]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (david lepofsky, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/david-lepofksy-BkWXZGBX In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we dive into a new memoir by lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky titled “Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about his involvement in the successful fight to guarantee equal rights for people with disabilities in Canada.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

David's memoir can be accessed in accessible formats for free here: https://www.aodaalliance.org/publications/click-here-to-download-in-pdf-format-the-memoir-by-aoda-alliance-chair-david-lepofsky-entitled-swimming-up-niagara-falls-the-battle-to-get-disability-rights-added-to-the-canadian-charter-o/  

Or online at the CELA Library in Canada.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Swimming Up Niagara Falls: In Conversation with David Lepofsky david lepofsky, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we dive into a memoir by lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky titled “Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about his involvement in the successful fight to guarantee equal rights for people with disabilities in Canada. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. David's memoir can be accessed in accessible formats for free here: https://www.aodaalliance.org/publications/click-here-to-download-in-pdf-format-the-memoir-by-aoda-alliance-chair-david-lepofsky-entitled-swimming-up-niagara-falls-the-battle-to-get-disability-rights-added-to-the-canadian-charter-o/ Or online at the CELA Library in Canada. In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we dive into a memoir by lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky titled “Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about his involvement in the successful fight to guarantee equal rights for people with disabilities in Canada. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. David's memoir can be accessed in accessible formats for free here: https://www.aodaalliance.org/publications/click-here-to-download-in-pdf-format-the-memoir-by-aoda-alliance-chair-david-lepofsky-entitled-swimming-up-niagara-falls-the-battle-to-get-disability-rights-added-to-the-canadian-charter-o/ Or online at the CELA Library in Canada. disability rights, equal rights, david lepofsky, canada politics, advocate, idpd, charter of rights, memoir, international day of persons with disabilities, swimming up niagara falls! the battle to get disability rights added to the canadian charter of rights and freedoms, people with disabilities, disability lawyer, jacob shymanski false full 295 a0c47ab2-6dbb-4b03-8f05-706d35c44356 Being Heumann: In Conversation with Kristen Joiner In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”

Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. 

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (kristen joiner, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/kristen-joiner-XMheg7oA In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”

Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. 

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Being Heumann: In Conversation with Kristen Joiner kristen joiner, jacob shymanski 00:27:04 In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.” Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.” Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. disability rights, activism, idpd, disability, being heumann: an unrepentant memoir of a disability rights activist, accessibility, memoir, international day of persons with disabilities, judith heumann, being heumann, human rights false full 294 e421bbf7-a1f1-4cd3-aacd-0acbe4c9380c Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide How are non-fiction and fictional books perceived and valued in literature?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, discuss the dividing issues between the categories and why there shouldn’t be any weight between the two.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/fiction-vs-non-fiction-hVeQWv3b How are non-fiction and fictional books perceived and valued in literature?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, discuss the dividing issues between the categories and why there shouldn’t be any weight between the two.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fiction vs. Non-fiction: The Literary Divide jacob shymanski, red Széll 00:28:00 How are non-fiction and fictional books perceived and valued in literature? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, discuss the dividing issues between the categories and why there shouldn’t be any weight between the two. How are non-fiction and fictional books perceived and valued in literature? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, host of the My Life in Books podcast, discuss the dividing issues between the categories and why there shouldn’t be any weight between the two. literature, my life in books, literary divide, fiction, jacob shymanski, non-fiction, red széll false full 293 685729a1-630f-43a7-be9f-d5063f0d77a3 Wayback Playback: “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire “Wicked: For Good” is out in theatres! The film is loosely based on the classic 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire.  

Host Jacob Shymanski and avid audiobook reader Karoline Bourdeau dive into a Wayback Playback with their honest review of the book.  

In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle shares the Book Report featuring news about author Alice Wong and the 2025 Giller Prize winner. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (karoline bourdeau, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/wicked-jW29CR2_ “Wicked: For Good” is out in theatres! The film is loosely based on the classic 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire.  

Host Jacob Shymanski and avid audiobook reader Karoline Bourdeau dive into a Wayback Playback with their honest review of the book.  

In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle shares the Book Report featuring news about author Alice Wong and the 2025 Giller Prize winner. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Wayback Playback: “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire karoline bourdeau, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 “Wicked: For Good” is out in theatres! The film is loosely based on the classic 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. Host Jacob Shymanski and avid audiobook reader Karoline Bourdeau dive into a Wayback Playback with their honest review of the book. In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle shares the Book Report featuring news about author Alice Wong and the 2025 Giller Prize winner. “Wicked: For Good” is out in theatres! The film is loosely based on the classic 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire. Host Jacob Shymanski and avid audiobook reader Karoline Bourdeau dive into a Wayback Playback with their honest review of the book. In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle shares the Book Report featuring news about author Alice Wong and the 2025 Giller Prize winner. cynthia erivo, elphaba, classic novel, ariana grande, wicked: the life and times of the wicked witch of the west, gregory maguire, karoline bourdeau, " wayback playback, adapted movies, wicked, wicked: for good, jacob shymanski, wizard of oz, book review " false full 292 a69f4ea9-7bfb-401c-aeda-4ca2ebb59e97 AI Narration for Indie Audiobooks Indie author Evan Tomos recently released a full-cast audiobook version of his young adult book “Rupert Blacklock and the Prophecy of Whimsy Fickle.” What makes this audiobook different from others? It features 45 characters completely read by digital voices using ElevenLabs, an AI voice generating platform.

Jacob and Evan explore the use of AI in audiobook narration and how AI models can expand opportunities for independent authors in the publishing industry. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (evan tomos, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-narration-for-indie-audiobooks-oXx33gR4 Indie author Evan Tomos recently released a full-cast audiobook version of his young adult book “Rupert Blacklock and the Prophecy of Whimsy Fickle.” What makes this audiobook different from others? It features 45 characters completely read by digital voices using ElevenLabs, an AI voice generating platform.

Jacob and Evan explore the use of AI in audiobook narration and how AI models can expand opportunities for independent authors in the publishing industry. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> AI Narration for Indie Audiobooks evan tomos, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Indie author Evan Tomos recently released a full-cast audiobook version of his young adult book “Rupert Blacklock and the Prophecy of Whimsy Fickle.” What makes this audiobook different from others? It features 45 characters completely read by digital voices using ElevenLabs, an AI voice generating platform. Jacob and Evan explore the use of AI in audiobook narration and how AI models can expand opportunities for independent authors in the publishing industry. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Indie author Evan Tomos recently released a full-cast audiobook version of his young adult book “Rupert Blacklock and the Prophecy of Whimsy Fickle.” What makes this audiobook different from others? It features 45 characters completely read by digital voices using ElevenLabs, an AI voice generating platform. Jacob and Evan explore the use of AI in audiobook narration and how AI models can expand opportunities for independent authors in the publishing industry. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. rupert blacklock and the prophecy of whimsy fickle, ai audiobook, full-cast audiobook, independent author, ai voice model, publishing industry, digital voices, audiobook, elevenlabs, ai voice generating platform, ai voice, ai narration, indie author, evan tomos, young adult books false full 291 8c5ef5b2-2649-4741-9ca4-404c2f77c447 Hockey Romance: In Conversation with Author Rachel Reid This month, Crave is launching “Heated Rivalry,” a new hockey romance show based on the best-selling book series “Game Changers” by Rachel Reid. 

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about the growing popularity of hockey romance and why the smut is so crucial to the plot of her stories. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (rachel reid, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rachel-reid-FpsZ5__v This month, Crave is launching “Heated Rivalry,” a new hockey romance show based on the best-selling book series “Game Changers” by Rachel Reid. 

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about the growing popularity of hockey romance and why the smut is so crucial to the plot of her stories. 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Hockey Romance: In Conversation with Author Rachel Reid rachel reid, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 This month, Crave is launching “Heated Rivalry,” a new hockey romance show based on the best-selling book series “Game Changers” by Rachel Reid. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about the growing popularity of hockey romance and why the smut is so crucial to the plot of her stories. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. This month, Crave is launching “Heated Rivalry,” a new hockey romance show based on the best-selling book series “Game Changers” by Rachel Reid. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with the author about the growing popularity of hockey romance and why the smut is so crucial to the plot of her stories. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. rachel reid, smut, heated rivalry, hockey romance, game changers series, new shows, crave canada, best-selling book, romance books, crave false full 290 31f87717-c21d-4467-bb7b-b8158a1df3d9 Wayback Playback: “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. 

Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review! 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (sara hillis, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-woman-in-cabin-10-Nji4qTky Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. 

Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review! 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Wayback Playback: “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware sara hillis, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review! Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware has inspired host Jacob Shymanski to review the original book with audiobook fanatic Sara Hillis. Is this New York Times bestseller worth reading? Listen in for their honest review! keira knightly, the woman in cabin 10, books, new york times bestseller, netflix, audiobook, sara hillis, good reads, ruth ware, book review, jacob shymanski false full 289 8b32f2be-aad8-4765-a54c-d3730edfa2d5 Adaptations: Books vs. Movies Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations.

He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a book into another medium.  

They also debate whether a book always trumps its adapted film or TV show. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 8 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (andrika de lanerolle, red Széll, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/adaptations-books-vs-movies-34TS1OvN Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations.

He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a book into another medium.  

They also debate whether a book always trumps its adapted film or TV show. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Adaptations: Books vs. Movies andrika de lanerolle, red Széll, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations. He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a book into another medium. They also debate whether a book always trumps its adapted film or TV show. Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” has host Jacob Shymanski thinking about book adaptations. He chats with Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast about the characteristics that allow for a good adaptation of a book into another medium. They also debate whether a book always trumps its adapted film or TV show. book adaptation, mary shelley’s frankenstein, film adaptation, books vs. movies, books, frankenstein netlfix, adaptations, audiobooks, guillermo del toro, good reads ", jacob shymanski, frankenstein false full 288 06758fd4-8cb6-458c-a4e9-3222737c8730 Flesh: In Conversation with David Szalay David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize!  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan.  

They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation for book endings.

“Flesh” is available at CELA Library.  

The announcement for the Booker Prize winner is scheduled for November 10.  

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 2 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/david-szalay-u4FJ5N7k David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize!  

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan.  

They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation for book endings.

“Flesh” is available at CELA Library.  

The announcement for the Booker Prize winner is scheduled for November 10.  

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Flesh: In Conversation with David Szalay Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:00 David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan. They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation for book endings. “Flesh” is available at CELA Library. The announcement for the Booker Prize winner is scheduled for November 10. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. David Szalay’s novel “Flesh” is shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with David about the intricacies of the novel’s main character Istvan. They also explore the book’s writing style and discuss the interpretation for book endings. “Flesh” is available at CELA Library. The announcement for the Booker Prize winner is scheduled for November 10. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. booker longlist, booker prize, canadian author, david szalay, booker nominee, 2025 booker prize winner, audiobooks, flesh book, booker shortlist, new books, 2025 booker prize, booker prize winner false full 287 3ba41044-a16f-4103-9d01-0c9fdc7ba63d We Survived the Night: In Conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and his experience as a first-time narrator.  

Julian also reflects on the making of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Sugarcane.”  

The book is available in audiobook format at Audible and at the CELA Library.  

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

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]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Julian Brave NoiseCat, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/julian-brave-noisecat-iItGW73E Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.”  

Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and his experience as a first-time narrator.  

Julian also reflects on the making of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Sugarcane.”  

The book is available in audiobook format at Audible and at the CELA Library.  

This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> We Survived the Night: In Conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat Julian Brave NoiseCat, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:29:15 Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.” Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and his experience as a first-time narrator. Julian also reflects on the making of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Sugarcane.” The book is available in audiobook format at Audible and at the CELA Library. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat debuted his very first book this month, a memoir entitled “We Survived the Night.” Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Julian to learn about his Indigenous cultural influences behind the book and his experience as a first-time narrator. Julian also reflects on the making of his Oscar-nominated documentary film “Sugarcane.” The book is available in audiobook format at Audible and at the CELA Library. This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. booker prize, canadian author, october book releases, penguin random house canada, sugarcane, we survived the night, julian brave noisecat, audiobooks, audiobook narrators, oscar nominated filmmaker, new memoirs, cela, new books, memoir false full 286 df5978c8-1e1c-4ccd-b0c2-3af8a783c0f6 Books That Make You Think What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder?  

Jacob Shymanski explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think!

They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book?  

In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco
  • “The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks
  • “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn
  • “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (red szell, Jacob Shymanski, andrika de lanerolle) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/books-that-make-you-think-bW5uIBaj What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder?  

Jacob Shymanski explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think!

They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book?  

In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco
  • “The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks
  • “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn
  • “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Books That Make You Think red szell, Jacob Shymanski, andrika de lanerolle 00:28:00 What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder? Jacob Shymanski explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think! They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book? In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Books mentioned in this episode include: “Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco “The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder? Jacob Shymanski explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think! They also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book? In the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the "Book Report" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Books mentioned in this episode include: “Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco “The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren philosophical books, books that make you think, red szell, book awards, governor general's awards, audiobooks, thought provoking books, good reads, audiobook fans, jacob shymanski false full 285 c73a770a-293e-4739-82a0-69ecc1616614 Self Help Me: In Conversation with Dena Jackson Comedian and professional speaker Dena Jackson chats with host Jacob Shymanski about her new book “Self Help Me.”  

She reflects on the holistic wellness practices that helped in her mental health journey and shares tips on how her book can be a resource to anyone.  

Dena’s book is currently available in print and will become available as an audiobook in 2026.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (dena jackson, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/dena-jackson-XbGhlRVa Comedian and professional speaker Dena Jackson chats with host Jacob Shymanski about her new book “Self Help Me.”  

She reflects on the holistic wellness practices that helped in her mental health journey and shares tips on how her book can be a resource to anyone.  

Dena’s book is currently available in print and will become available as an audiobook in 2026.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Self Help Me: In Conversation with Dena Jackson dena jackson, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Comedian and professional speaker Dena Jackson chats with host Jacob Shymanski about her new book “Self Help Me.” She reflects on the holistic wellness practices that helped in her mental health journey and shares tips on how her book can be a resource to anyone. Dena’s book is currently available in print and will become available as an audiobook in 2026. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Comedian and professional speaker Dena Jackson chats with host Jacob Shymanski about her new book “Self Help Me.” She reflects on the holistic wellness practices that helped in her mental health journey and shares tips on how her book can be a resource to anyone. Dena’s book is currently available in print and will become available as an audiobook in 2026. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. self help, comedians, mental health, mental health books, comedy and mental health, audiobooks, comedian, self help books, dena jackson, dena jackson, audiobook fans false full 284 c803a4a6-3e8a-4ba6-be8d-8633fdb86841 Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations Are you ready to dive into some conspiracy theories? Avid book reader Paul Daniel describes his top five recommended titles for the genre, everything from government and politics to aliens and the pharmaceutical industry.  

In addition, toward the end of the show, host Jacob Shymanski shares a special review of Stephen King’s retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.”  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• “Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by David Lifton  

• “Cover Up: What the Government Is Still Hiding About the War on Terror” by Peter Lance

• “Above Top Secret: The Worldwide U.F.O. Cover-Up” by Timothy Good  

• “Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients” by Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels

• “Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat” by Julian Walker, Matthew Remski and Derek Beres  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (paul daniel, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/conspiracy-theories-Kch3gAuc Are you ready to dive into some conspiracy theories? Avid book reader Paul Daniel describes his top five recommended titles for the genre, everything from government and politics to aliens and the pharmaceutical industry.  

In addition, toward the end of the show, host Jacob Shymanski shares a special review of Stephen King’s retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.”  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• “Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by David Lifton  

• “Cover Up: What the Government Is Still Hiding About the War on Terror” by Peter Lance

• “Above Top Secret: The Worldwide U.F.O. Cover-Up” by Timothy Good  

• “Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients” by Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels

• “Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat” by Julian Walker, Matthew Remski and Derek Beres  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Conspiracy Theories: Paul Daniel’s Top 5 Recommendations paul daniel, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Are you ready to dive into some conspiracy theories? Avid book reader Paul Daniel describes his top five recommended titles for the genre, everything from government and politics to aliens and the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, toward the end of the show, host Jacob Shymanski shares a special review of Stephen King’s retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.” Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by David Lifton • “Cover Up: What the Government Is Still Hiding About the War on Terror” by Peter Lance • “Above Top Secret: The Worldwide U.F.O. Cover-Up” by Timothy Good • “Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients” by Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels • “Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat” by Julian Walker, Matthew Remski and Derek Beres This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Are you ready to dive into some conspiracy theories? Avid book reader Paul Daniel describes his top five recommended titles for the genre, everything from government and politics to aliens and the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, toward the end of the show, host Jacob Shymanski shares a special review of Stephen King’s retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.” Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Best Evidence: Disguise and Deception in the Assassination of John F. Kennedy” by David Lifton • “Cover Up: What the Government Is Still Hiding About the War on Terror” by Peter Lance • “Above Top Secret: The Worldwide U.F.O. Cover-Up” by Timothy Good • “Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients” by Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels • “Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat” by Julian Walker, Matthew Remski and Derek Beres This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. paul daniel, timothy good, julian walker, matthew remski, hansel and gretel, alan cassels, audiobooks, stephen king, cela, derek beres, ray moynihan, david lifton, peter lance, audiobook fans, conspiracy theories false full 283 06d5fa10-d141-4aad-9e79-84832f66bebe A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby Author Ma-nee Chacaby is the 2025 winner of the Canada Reads competition for her 2016 book “A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Ma-nee about her experience co-writing the book with Mary Louisa Plummer. She also reflects on some of her life experiences shared in the book.  

In the latter portion of the show, co-author Matisse Hamel-Nelis describes her new educational book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust.”  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (ma-nee chacaby, matisse hamel-nelis, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/ma-nee-chacaby-D7gjtBPF Author Ma-nee Chacaby is the 2025 winner of the Canada Reads competition for her 2016 book “A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Ma-nee about her experience co-writing the book with Mary Louisa Plummer. She also reflects on some of her life experiences shared in the book.  

In the latter portion of the show, co-author Matisse Hamel-Nelis describes her new educational book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust.”  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> A Two-Spirit Journey: In Conversation with Ma-nee Chacaby ma-nee chacaby, matisse hamel-nelis, andrika de lanerolle, jacob shymanski 00:26:54 Author Ma-nee Chacaby is the 2025 winner of the Canada Reads competition for her 2016 book “A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Ma-nee about her experience co-writing the book with Mary Louisa Plummer. She also reflects on some of her life experiences shared in the book. In the latter portion of the show, co-author Matisse Hamel-Nelis describes her new educational book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Author Ma-nee Chacaby is the 2025 winner of the Canada Reads competition for her 2016 book “A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder.” Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Ma-nee about her experience co-writing the book with Mary Louisa Plummer. She also reflects on some of her life experiences shared in the book. In the latter portion of the show, co-author Matisse Hamel-Nelis describes her new educational book “Accessible Communications: Create Impact, Avoid Missteps and Build Trust.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. ma-nee chacaby, a two spirit journey, matisse hamel nelis, canada reads, new audiobooks, lgbt, two spirit, 2slbgtq+, indigenous, disability, manee chacaby, accessible communications, lgbtq, canadian books, accessibility, audiobook fans, audiobooks october book releases false full 282 b4a8f154-eec0-453f-88d0-39da831d4d66 The Power of Character Development How important is character development in a story?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore the importance of having characters who evolve in a book’s plot line. They consider some examples of titles that have character development arcs and character deficits.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• James Bond Novels and Short Stories by  Ian Fleming  

• Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

• Canon of Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  

• Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan

• Inspector Wexford Series by Ruth Wendall  

• Tom Thorne Series by Mark Billingham    

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-character-development-JY9D8L9M How important is character development in a story?  

Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore the importance of having characters who evolve in a book’s plot line. They consider some examples of titles that have character development arcs and character deficits.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

• James Bond Novels and Short Stories by  Ian Fleming  

• Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

• Canon of Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  

• Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan

• Inspector Wexford Series by Ruth Wendall  

• Tom Thorne Series by Mark Billingham    

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> The Power of Character Development Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:00 How important is character development in a story? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore the importance of having characters who evolve in a book’s plot line. They consider some examples of titles that have character development arcs and character deficits. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. How important is character development in a story? Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore the importance of having characters who evolve in a book’s plot line. They consider some examples of titles that have character development arcs and character deficits. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. false full 281 728caee9-5dec-454e-b532-199c7c44fdba Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson.  

Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Other books mentioned include:  

• “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson  

• “Pride Colors” by Robin Stevenson  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (robin stevenson, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/banned-books-week-c6KijNwW In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson.  

Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Other books mentioned include:  

• “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson  

• “Pride Colors” by Robin Stevenson  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Banned Books Week: Issues of Literary Censorship robin stevenson, jacob shymanski 00:29:44 In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson. Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. In recognition of Banned Books Week, host Jacob Shymanski discusses issues of censorship and discrimination with Canadian author Robin Stevenson. Robin reflects on how her LGBTQ+ kids’ book “Pride Puppy” ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year after some parents filed a lawsuit against a school district in Maryland. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. u.s. supreme court, lgbtq rights, children’s books, robin stevenson, diversity and inclusion, children’s author, censorship, kids books, freedom to read, banned books week, pride puppy, jacob shymanski, human rights, lgbtq+ false full 280 9acd2f2c-71bf-4e74-9854-0d6cabf0e1d2 AI in Storytelling: In Conversation with Tim Boucher Tim Boucher has been defending his use of generative AI to write books. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Tim about his “AI Lore Books” collection and learns how he is incorporating AI’s flaws into his storytelling.  

This episode was produced by Jacob Shymanski and Andrika De Lanerolle. 

To learn more about Tim Boucher, visit his website at TimBoucher.ca

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 5 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (tim boucher, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-in-storytelling-N_5h_9KD Tim Boucher has been defending his use of generative AI to write books. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Tim about his “AI Lore Books” collection and learns how he is incorporating AI’s flaws into his storytelling.  

This episode was produced by Jacob Shymanski and Andrika De Lanerolle. 

To learn more about Tim Boucher, visit his website at TimBoucher.ca

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> AI in Storytelling: In Conversation with Tim Boucher tim boucher, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Tim Boucher has been defending his use of generative AI to write books. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Tim about his “AI Lore Books” collection and learns how he is incorporating AI’s flaws into his storytelling. This episode was produced by Jacob Shymanski and Andrika De Lanerolle. Tim Boucher has been defending his use of generative AI to write books. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Tim about his “AI Lore Books” collection and learns how he is incorporating AI’s flaws into his storytelling. This episode was produced by Jacob Shymanski and Andrika De Lanerolle. october book releases, ai writing, new audiobooks, artificial intelligence, book talk, ai author, ai narrator, ai books, audiobooks, new books, ai, audiobook fans, ai in literature, tim boucher false full 279 277b2b4e-487d-476e-9e56-731dcc0d8d6a Remembering John Candy: In Conversation with Author Paul Myers Paul Myer’s highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.”  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena.  

Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars

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]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (paul myers, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/remembering-john-candy-BPvH5bf_ Paul Myer’s highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.”  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena.  

Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Remembering John Candy: In Conversation with Author Paul Myers paul myers, jacob shymanski 00:31:44 Paul Myer’s highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena. Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars Paul Myer’s highly anticipated biography about the late comedian John Candy comes out this month! Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Paul about the making of “John Candy: A Life in Comedy.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The print and e-book book comes out on October 7. The audiobook is set to release on November 4 via Audible with narration by David Bendena. Follow Paul on Instagram @PulMyEars october book releases, catherine o’hara, second city, john candy, ron howard, new audiobooks, sctv, book talk, steve martin, humour, biography, audiobooks, uncle buck, comedy legends, john candy documentary, paul myers, chevy chase, john candy films, john candy, new books, martin short, audiobook fans, dan aykroyd, tom hanks, humor false full 278 05c2c805-c13c-4863-afac-8163888084da Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig Rice Waubgeshig Rice’s 2018 post-apocalyptic novel “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is still going strong. It is one of the bestselling Canadian titles of 2025, based on sales at independent bookstores.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Waubgeshig about the significance of the book and its themes of Indigenous identity, colonialism, survival and resilience.  

“Moon of the Crusted Snow” is available as an audiobook on Audible!  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • "The Lesser Blessed" by Richard Van Camp
  • “Monkey Beach” by Eden Robinson  
  • “Keeper'n Me” by Richard Wagamese 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-waubgeshig-rice-LFSxjmBJ Waubgeshig Rice’s 2018 post-apocalyptic novel “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is still going strong. It is one of the bestselling Canadian titles of 2025, based on sales at independent bookstores.

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Waubgeshig about the significance of the book and its themes of Indigenous identity, colonialism, survival and resilience.  

“Moon of the Crusted Snow” is available as an audiobook on Audible!  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • "The Lesser Blessed" by Richard Van Camp
  • “Monkey Beach” by Eden Robinson  
  • “Keeper'n Me” by Richard Wagamese 

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Wayback Playback: In Conversation with Author Waubgeshig Rice Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:00 Waubgeshig Rice’s 2018 post-apocalyptic novel “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is still going strong. It is one of the bestselling Canadian titles of 2025, based on sales at independent bookstores. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Waubgeshig about the significance of the book and its themes of Indigenous identity, colonialism, survival and resilience. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is available as an audiobook on Audible! Books mentioned in this episode include: "The Lesser Blessed" by Richard Van Camp “Monkey Beach” by Eden Robinson “Keeper'n Me” by Richard Wagamese This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Waubgeshig Rice’s 2018 post-apocalyptic novel “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is still going strong. It is one of the bestselling Canadian titles of 2025, based on sales at independent bookstores. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Waubgeshig about the significance of the book and its themes of Indigenous identity, colonialism, survival and resilience. “Moon of the Crusted Snow” is available as an audiobook on Audible! Books mentioned in this episode include: "The Lesser Blessed" by Richard Van Camp “Monkey Beach” by Eden Robinson “Keeper'n Me” by Richard Wagamese This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. false full 277 928b9128-0fb1-4d33-a9fd-fd749f0fc14d Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke Molly Burke’s highly anticipated memoir “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” is set to hit bookstore shelves this October 14!

Host Jacob Shymanski discusses the memoir in a special preview interview with Molly.  

She reflects on her success, challenges and personal growth as a social media influencer and public speaker who is blind.  

You don’t want to miss this vulnerable, honest and darkly humorous memoir!  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (molly burke, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-molly-burke-DjhsHyO2 Molly Burke’s highly anticipated memoir “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” is set to hit bookstore shelves this October 14!

Host Jacob Shymanski discusses the memoir in a special preview interview with Molly.  

She reflects on her success, challenges and personal growth as a social media influencer and public speaker who is blind.  

You don’t want to miss this vulnerable, honest and darkly humorous memoir!  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Unseen: In Conversation with Author Molly Burke molly burke, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Molly Burke’s highly anticipated memoir “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” is set to hit bookstore shelves this October 14! Host Jacob Shymanski discusses the memoir in a special preview interview with Molly. She reflects on her success, challenges and personal growth as a social media influencer and public speaker who is blind. You don’t want to miss this vulnerable, honest and darkly humorous memoir! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Molly Burke’s highly anticipated memoir “Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice” is set to hit bookstore shelves this October 14! Host Jacob Shymanski discusses the memoir in a special preview interview with Molly. She reflects on her success, challenges and personal growth as a social media influencer and public speaker who is blind. You don’t want to miss this vulnerable, honest and darkly humorous memoir! This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. october book releases, new memoir, public speaker, disability, blind, audiobooks, disability influencer, unseen memoir, influencer, molly burke, new books, jacob shymanski false full 276 124dec4c-9eed-477b-873e-f0831f83919e Review of “Bury Your Gays” & Valerie D. Maidment’s Memoir The USA Today bestseller “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle explores what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review the book and explore its themes, its variety of writing styles and its potential to become adapted into a movie.  

In the latter portion of the show, Jacob chats with first-time author Valerie D. Maidment about her 2024 memoir “From Daylight to Dark: Finding Work in an Inaccessible World.”  

 This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (aamer khan, valerie d. maidment, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-of-bury-your-gays-DvJ_4d8R The USA Today bestseller “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle explores what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review the book and explore its themes, its variety of writing styles and its potential to become adapted into a movie.  

In the latter portion of the show, Jacob chats with first-time author Valerie D. Maidment about her 2024 memoir “From Daylight to Dark: Finding Work in an Inaccessible World.”  

 This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Review of “Bury Your Gays” & Valerie D. Maidment’s Memoir aamer khan, valerie d. maidment, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 The USA Today bestseller “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle explores what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review the book and explore its themes, its variety of writing styles and its potential to become adapted into a movie. In the latter portion of the show, Jacob chats with first-time author Valerie D. Maidment about her 2024 memoir “From Daylight to Dark: Finding Work in an Inaccessible World.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. The USA Today bestseller “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle explores what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review the book and explore its themes, its variety of writing styles and its potential to become adapted into a movie. In the latter portion of the show, Jacob chats with first-time author Valerie D. Maidment about her 2024 memoir “From Daylight to Dark: Finding Work in an Inaccessible World.” This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. bury your gays, blindness, valerie d. maidment, book talk, memoirs, tinglers, vision loss, chuck tingle, book podcast, aamer khan, usa today bestseller, disability, blind, audiobooks, popular books, bestsellers, audiobooks café, disability advocate, horror books, accessibility, from daylight to dark, jacob shymanski false full 275 05460b0a-f9f2-4714-9461-f2731ee6ba84 Rosy Retrospection: The Cultural Impact of Literature What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs
  • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • “Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf
  • “Manhattan Transfer” by John Dos Passos
  • “The Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • “The Constant Nymph” by Margaret Kennedy
  • “Glorious Apollo” by E. Barrington
  • “The Green Hat” by Michael Arlen
  • “Arrowsmith” by Sinclair Lewis
  • “The Perennial Bachelor” by Anne Parrish
  • “The Carolinian” by Rafael Sabatini
  • “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
  • “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cultural-impact-of-literature-_OvijFs_ What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs
  • “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • “Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf
  • “Manhattan Transfer” by John Dos Passos
  • “The Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • “The Constant Nymph” by Margaret Kennedy
  • “Glorious Apollo” by E. Barrington
  • “The Green Hat” by Michael Arlen
  • “Arrowsmith” by Sinclair Lewis
  • “The Perennial Bachelor” by Anne Parrish
  • “The Carolinian” by Rafael Sabatini
  • “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
  • “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Rosy Retrospection: The Cultural Impact of Literature jacob shymanski, red Széll 00:28:00 What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago. Books mentioned in this episode include: “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald “Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf “Manhattan Transfer” by John Dos Passos “The Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton-Porter “The Constant Nymph” by Margaret Kennedy “Glorious Apollo” by E. Barrington “The Green Hat” by Michael Arlen “Arrowsmith” by Sinclair Lewis “The Perennial Bachelor” by Anne Parrish “The Carolinian” by Rafael Sabatini “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. What makes a book a classic? Does a bestselling book mean that it will stand the test of time? Are bestselling books as good as we remember them to be? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll explore these questions and discuss the phenomenon of rosy retrospection as they look back on a list of books that were popular one hundred years ago. Books mentioned in this episode include: “Soundings” by A. Hamilton Gibbs “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald “Mrs. Dalloway” Virginia Woolf “Manhattan Transfer” by John Dos Passos “The Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton-Porter “The Constant Nymph” by Margaret Kennedy “Glorious Apollo” by E. Barrington “The Green Hat” by Michael Arlen “Arrowsmith” by Sinclair Lewis “The Perennial Bachelor” by Anne Parrish “The Carolinian” by Rafael Sabatini “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee “Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery “Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. classic books, literature, book talk, rosy retrospection, book podcast, cultural impact, literary classics, audiobooks, classic titles, popular books, bestselling books, bestsellers, audiobooks café, harry potter, great gatsby, 1925 books, jacob shymanski, red széll false full 274 01d98a6e-3b2a-45d8-99ae-62beba97ed17 Eerie Page Turners: Horror Settings in Books How does the setting of a book add to your perception of the story? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll chat about the importance of story settings in horror books. They also discuss the philosophy of horror and explore why readers are so enthralled with the genre.

Books mentioned:

  • “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle
  • “We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough
  • “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson
  • “The Shining” by Stephen King
  • “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James
  • “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay
  • “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
  • “The Greatcoat” by Helen Dunmore
  • “The Shepherd” by Frederick Forsyth

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/horror-settings-in-books-REPHD6fv How does the setting of a book add to your perception of the story? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll chat about the importance of story settings in horror books. They also discuss the philosophy of horror and explore why readers are so enthralled with the genre.

Books mentioned:

  • “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle
  • “We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough
  • “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson
  • “The Shining” by Stephen King
  • “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James
  • “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay
  • “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
  • “The Greatcoat” by Helen Dunmore
  • “The Shepherd” by Frederick Forsyth

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Eerie Page Turners: Horror Settings in Books jacob shymanski, red Széll 00:28:00 How does the setting of a book add to your perception of the story? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll chat about the importance of story settings in horror books. They also discuss the philosophy of horror and explore why readers are so enthralled with the genre. Books mentioned: “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle “We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson “The Shining” by Stephen King “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe “The Greatcoat” by Helen Dunmore “The Shepherd” by Frederick Forsyth This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. How does the setting of a book add to your perception of the story? Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll chat about the importance of story settings in horror books. They also discuss the philosophy of horror and explore why readers are so enthralled with the genre. Books mentioned: “Bury Your Gays” by Chuck Tingle “We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson “The Shining” by Stephen King “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe “The Greatcoat” by Helen Dunmore “The Shepherd” by Frederick Forsyth This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. books, literature, the shining, thriller books, bury your gays, thriller, scary stories, horror, scary books, accessible media inc, reading, ami, stephen king, plot settings, suspense books, audiobook café, horror books, ami-audio, suspense, jacob shymanski, red széll false full 272 d2d6efef-b547-42ea-89bc-0702119c79d9 The Art of Narration: In Conversation with Simon Mattacks Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (simon mattacks, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/simon-mattacks-interview-YaAeCPSL Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> The Art of Narration: In Conversation with Simon Mattacks simon mattacks, jacob shymanski 00:28:00 Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. audiobook narration, narrators, books, literature, jacob shymnaski, simon mattacks, simon mattacks, book podcast, book culture, audiobooks, audiobook, reading, human narration, new books, voice artists, ai narration, good reads false full 273 060d2be8-795a-42e1-8ae0-649d49fc0fef Rejecting Perfectionism in Parenting: In Conversation with Jessica Slice Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.”  

They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

To learn more about Jessica, visit her website here: https://www.jessicaslice.com/ 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sun, 7 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jessica Slice, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-jessica-slice-DhDkI1BP Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.”  

They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall.  

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

To learn more about Jessica, visit her website here: https://www.jessicaslice.com/ 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Rejecting Perfectionism in Parenting: In Conversation with Jessica Slice Jessica Slice, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:00 Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.” They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.” They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. parents with disabilities, perfectionism, disability and parenting, jessica slice, parenting standards, unfit parent, author interview, new books, parenting books, unfit parent: a disabled mother challenges an inaccessible world, disability stigma, people with disabilities, jacob shymanski, non-fiction books false full 271 60f19ffd-e17d-4b6f-a54e-302f90181904 Fair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at Audible Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Follow Daniel’s YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw--xPGVVxYzRsWyV1nFqgg 

And to sign Robin’s petition, visit here. https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-its-new-royalty-model 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 6 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Daniel Greene, Robin Sullivan, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/royalty-issues-at-audible-3tryHVOw Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.  

Follow Daniel’s YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw--xPGVVxYzRsWyV1nFqgg 

And to sign Robin’s petition, visit here. https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-its-new-royalty-model 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fair Pay, Fair Play: Royalty Issues at Audible Daniel Greene, Robin Sullivan, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:00 Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. authors, audible royalty issues, books, author royalties, independent authors, audiobooks, book petition, author earnings, audible plus, book news, audible, book clubs, audiobook readers, fair pay false full 270 b9248286-82d5-43b0-936c-0b7fb94d995c Show Trailer - New Name! We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café."

Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news!

Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.

The show airs weekends and Mondays at 1 PM Eastern on AMI-audio across Canada.

You can also subscribe to Audiobook Café wherever you find podcasts.

Or if you're already following "AMI Audiobook Review," no action is required. Just keep on listening!

Our first episode airs on September 6, 2025.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Tue, 2 Sep 2025 12:25:50 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/show-trailer-new-name-FqxmiCYh We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café."

Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news!

Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.

The show airs weekends and Mondays at 1 PM Eastern on AMI-audio across Canada.

You can also subscribe to Audiobook Café wherever you find podcasts.

Or if you're already following "AMI Audiobook Review," no action is required. Just keep on listening!

Our first episode airs on September 6, 2025.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Show Trailer - New Name! Jacob Shymanski 00:01:00 We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café." Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news! Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts. The show airs weekends and Mondays at 1 PM Eastern on AMI-audio across Canada. You can also subscribe to Audiobook Café wherever you find podcasts. Or if you're already following "AMI Audiobook Review," no action is required. Just keep on listening! Our first episode airs on September 6, 2025. We hope you enjoy the show! We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café." Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news! Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts. The show airs weekends and Mondays at 1 PM Eastern on AMI-audio across Canada. You can also subscribe to Audiobook Café wherever you find podcasts. Or if you're already following "AMI Audiobook Review," no action is required. Just keep on listening! Our first episode airs on September 6, 2025. We hope you enjoy the show! literature, audiobooks, canadian literature, reading, literacy false trailer 0841bd07-0cb5-440e-8622-fdf07b723d1c Best of AMI Audiobook Review Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/best-of-ami-audiobook-review-VFJmH9_F Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Best of AMI Audiobook Review Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:26 Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane. Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane. false full 269 feec16ea-7603-44c7-b50c-c0cdacbe1f13 The Audiobook Debate: Is Listening the Same as Reading? What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Ramya Amuthan) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-audiobook-debate-POu1ISH9 What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> The Audiobook Debate: Is Listening the Same as Reading? Jacob Shymanski, Ramya Amuthan 00:28:00 What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere. What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere. books, education, accessible formats, book club, audiobooks, accessible media inc, reading, ami, literacy, accessible media false full 268 ece92805-dd78-49ae-be09-df6f3e5c639c Book Review: “Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. While this is Jackson’s first novel for adults, Sara Hillis seems to think it reads more like a young adult thriller. Do you agree? Listen in as Jacob Shymanski and Sara weigh in with their opinions on “Not Quite Dead Yet.”

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (sara hillis, jacob shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/not-quite-dead-yet-by-holly-jackson-EE_fxPKD Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. While this is Jackson’s first novel for adults, Sara Hillis seems to think it reads more like a young adult thriller. Do you agree? Listen in as Jacob Shymanski and Sara weigh in with their opinions on “Not Quite Dead Yet.”

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Book Review: “Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson sara hillis, jacob shymanski 00:27:24 Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. While this is Jackson’s first novel for adults, Sara Hillis seems to think it reads more like a young adult thriller. Do you agree? Listen in as Jacob Shymanski and Sara weigh in with their opinions on “Not Quite Dead Yet.” Holly Jackson, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. While this is Jackson’s first novel for adults, Sara Hillis seems to think it reads more like a young adult thriller. Do you agree? Listen in as Jacob Shymanski and Sara weigh in with their opinions on “Not Quite Dead Yet.” thriller, ficition, new thriller books, not quite dead yet, summer releases, young adult, new books, holly jackson, new york times bestselling author false full 267 47881e01-109d-4361-bb85-126c8d68ef79 Disability Portrayal in Literature Part Two: In Conversation with Red Széll Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll continue their conversation on authentic portrayals of disability in fictional literature. They explore issues of stereotypical tropes and Flanderization for characters. Plus, they discuss the importance of disability research and character development within a story.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

• “Molly the Maid” series by Nita Prose

• “The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder” by Sarah J. Harris

• Joe Abercrombie’s book “Best Served Cold” - “friendly” character

• “All the Light we Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (jacob shymanski, red szell, red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/disability-portrayal-part-two-tGSpwl7r Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll continue their conversation on authentic portrayals of disability in fictional literature. They explore issues of stereotypical tropes and Flanderization for characters. Plus, they discuss the importance of disability research and character development within a story.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

• “Molly the Maid” series by Nita Prose

• “The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder” by Sarah J. Harris

• Joe Abercrombie’s book “Best Served Cold” - “friendly” character

• “All the Light we Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Disability Portrayal in Literature Part Two: In Conversation with Red Széll jacob shymanski, red szell, red Széll 00:28:01 Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll continue their conversation on authentic portrayals of disability in fictional literature. They explore issues of stereotypical tropes and Flanderization for characters. Plus, they discuss the importance of disability research and character development within a story. Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Molly the Maid” series by Nita Prose • “The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder” by Sarah J. Harris • Joe Abercrombie’s book “Best Served Cold” - “friendly” character • “All the Light we Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll continue their conversation on authentic portrayals of disability in fictional literature. They explore issues of stereotypical tropes and Flanderization for characters. Plus, they discuss the importance of disability research and character development within a story. Books mentioned in this episode include: • “Molly the Maid” series by Nita Prose • “The Color of Bee Larkham's Murder” by Sarah J. Harris • Joe Abercrombie’s book “Best Served Cold” - “friendly” character • “All the Light we Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr books, literature, disability, disability research, disability portrayal, characters with a disability, disabled characters, new books, disability literature, flanderization, character development false full 266 a0594857-41d9-4c20-8949-c20b6ec53bc0 From Baseball to Politics: Rapid Fire Review with Jeff Rainey In this rapid-fire review, Jacob Shymanski and Jeff Rainey explore five titles that have an eclectic blend from baseball to politics and biographies.  

The baseball angle I know you’ve sort of done before but it actually works great for two reasons:  

Jeff’s rapid-fire picks are:  

  • • “Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home” by Tom Wilson  
  • • “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” by Andrew Lawton  
  • • “Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s” by Dan Epstein
  • • “Home Games: Two Baseball Wives Speak Out” by Bobbie Bouton and Nancy Marshall  
  • • “The Best Team Money Can Buy: The Los Angeles Dodgers' Wild Struggle to Build a Baseball Powerhouse” by Molly Knight  

Other books referenced in this episode include:  

  • • “Ball Four” by Jim Bouton  
  • • “Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre” by Mark Bourrie  
  • • “Values: Building a Better World for All” by Mark Carney  
  • • “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays” by Keegan Matheson

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jeff Rainey, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/from-baseball-to-politics-LgaRuRVB In this rapid-fire review, Jacob Shymanski and Jeff Rainey explore five titles that have an eclectic blend from baseball to politics and biographies.  

The baseball angle I know you’ve sort of done before but it actually works great for two reasons:  

Jeff’s rapid-fire picks are:  

  • • “Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home” by Tom Wilson  
  • • “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” by Andrew Lawton  
  • • “Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s” by Dan Epstein
  • • “Home Games: Two Baseball Wives Speak Out” by Bobbie Bouton and Nancy Marshall  
  • • “The Best Team Money Can Buy: The Los Angeles Dodgers' Wild Struggle to Build a Baseball Powerhouse” by Molly Knight  

Other books referenced in this episode include:  

  • • “Ball Four” by Jim Bouton  
  • • “Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre” by Mark Bourrie  
  • • “Values: Building a Better World for All” by Mark Carney  
  • • “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays” by Keegan Matheson

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> From Baseball to Politics: Rapid Fire Review with Jeff Rainey Jeff Rainey, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:01 In this rapid-fire review, Jacob Shymanski and Jeff Rainey explore five titles that have an eclectic blend from baseball to politics and biographies. The baseball angle I know you’ve sort of done before but it actually works great for two reasons: Jeff’s rapid-fire picks are: • “Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home” by Tom Wilson • “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” by Andrew Lawton • “Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s” by Dan Epstein • “Home Games: Two Baseball Wives Speak Out” by Bobbie Bouton and Nancy Marshall • “The Best Team Money Can Buy: The Los Angeles Dodgers' Wild Struggle to Build a Baseball Powerhouse” by Molly Knight Other books referenced in this episode include: • “Ball Four” by Jim Bouton • “Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre” by Mark Bourrie • “Values: Building a Better World for All” by Mark Carney • “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays” by Keegan Matheson In this rapid-fire review, Jacob Shymanski and Jeff Rainey explore five titles that have an eclectic blend from baseball to politics and biographies. The baseball angle I know you’ve sort of done before but it actually works great for two reasons: Jeff’s rapid-fire picks are: • “Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home” by Tom Wilson • “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” by Andrew Lawton • “Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging '70s” by Dan Epstein • “Home Games: Two Baseball Wives Speak Out” by Bobbie Bouton and Nancy Marshall • “The Best Team Money Can Buy: The Los Angeles Dodgers' Wild Struggle to Build a Baseball Powerhouse” by Molly Knight Other books referenced in this episode include: • “Ball Four” by Jim Bouton • “Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre” by Mark Bourrie • “Values: Building a Better World for All” by Mark Carney • “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays” by Keegan Matheson bobbie bouton, beautiful scars: steeltown secrets, dan epstein, beautiful scars by ton wilson, pierre poilievre: a political life, pierre poilievre, the best team money can buy, beautiful scars by tom wilson, nancy marshall, big hair and plastic grass, andrew lawton, home games: two baseball wives speak out, molly knight false full 265 f3c38cb3-48b1-4fca-a948-da1393b3e0e5 Classic Book Review: "A Song of Ice and Fire" In this classic throwback, Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review George R. R. Martin’s 1996 fantasy novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” which includes “A Game of Thrones.” They break down the pros and cons of the book including its multiple plotlines, slow pace and world building. Plus, they consider how HBO’s television adaptation of the series stacks up.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Aamer Khan) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/game-of-thrones-JLVXTO_2 In this classic throwback, Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review George R. R. Martin’s 1996 fantasy novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” which includes “A Game of Thrones.” They break down the pros and cons of the book including its multiple plotlines, slow pace and world building. Plus, they consider how HBO’s television adaptation of the series stacks up.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Classic Book Review: "A Song of Ice and Fire" Jacob Shymanski, Aamer Khan 00:28:01 In this classic throwback, Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review George R. R. Martin’s 1996 fantasy novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” which includes “A Game of Thrones.” They break down the pros and cons of the book including its multiple plotlines, slow pace and world building. Plus, they consider how HBO’s television adaptation of the series stacks up. In this classic throwback, Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan review George R. R. Martin’s 1996 fantasy novel series “A Song of Ice and Fire” which includes “A Game of Thrones.” They break down the pros and cons of the book including its multiple plotlines, slow pace and world building. Plus, they consider how HBO’s television adaptation of the series stacks up. a game of thrones, fantasy novels, audiobooks, a song of ice and fire, george r. r. martin, game of thrones, good reads false full 264 553c25f3-e5a9-414e-996e-a31000285768 A Tale of Biological Marvels: Review of “The Ocean's Menagerie” by Drew Harvell "The Ocean's Menagerie” is a science and nature book by marine ecologist Dr. Drew Harvell. The book explores the science of the world’s most remarkable creatures and the need to protect its ancient ecosystems.  

Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin share their favourite takeaways from the book and offer their honest opinions on its peculiar writing style.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life” by Ed Yong

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Danielle McLaughlin, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oceans-menagerie-NYkfqobu "The Ocean's Menagerie” is a science and nature book by marine ecologist Dr. Drew Harvell. The book explores the science of the world’s most remarkable creatures and the need to protect its ancient ecosystems.  

Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin share their favourite takeaways from the book and offer their honest opinions on its peculiar writing style.  

Books mentioned in this episode include:  

  • “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life” by Ed Yong

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> A Tale of Biological Marvels: Review of “The Ocean's Menagerie” by Drew Harvell Danielle McLaughlin, Jacob Shymanski 00:28:01 "The Ocean's Menagerie” is a science and nature book by marine ecologist Dr. Drew Harvell. The book explores the science of the world’s most remarkable creatures and the need to protect its ancient ecosystems. Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin share their favourite takeaways from the book and offer their honest opinions on its peculiar writing style. Books mentioned in this episode include: “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life” by Ed Yong "The Ocean's Menagerie” is a science and nature book by marine ecologist Dr. Drew Harvell. The book explores the science of the world’s most remarkable creatures and the need to protect its ancient ecosystems. Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin share their favourite takeaways from the book and offer their honest opinions on its peculiar writing style. Books mentioned in this episode include: “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life” by Ed Yong nature, science and nature, the ocean's menagerie, danielle mclaughlin, ecology, environment, jacob shymanski, drew harvell false full 263 120c9964-8430-4655-8ecc-32dd251d529c Disability Portrayal in Literature: In Conversation with Red Széll When was the last time you encountered a character with a disability in a book? Were they accurately portrayed?  

Jacob Shymanski chats with Red Széll about the importance of disability portrayal in literature. They start off by exploring some of the worst examples and explain why bad depiction is harmful.  

They also dive into some good examples of healthy portrayal and discuss how disability traits can make characters more distinctive and memorable to the reader.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Red Szell, Red Széll) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/disability-portrayal-in-literature-4g_BFSam When was the last time you encountered a character with a disability in a book? Were they accurately portrayed?  

Jacob Shymanski chats with Red Széll about the importance of disability portrayal in literature. They start off by exploring some of the worst examples and explain why bad depiction is harmful.  

They also dive into some good examples of healthy portrayal and discuss how disability traits can make characters more distinctive and memorable to the reader.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Disability Portrayal in Literature: In Conversation with Red Széll Jacob Shymanski, Red Szell, Red Széll 00:28:01 When was the last time you encountered a character with a disability in a book? Were they accurately portrayed? Jacob Shymanski chats with Red Széll about the importance of disability portrayal in literature. They start off by exploring some of the worst examples and explain why bad depiction is harmful. They also dive into some good examples of healthy portrayal and discuss how disability traits can make characters more distinctive and memorable to the reader. When was the last time you encountered a character with a disability in a book? Were they accurately portrayed? Jacob Shymanski chats with Red Széll about the importance of disability portrayal in literature. They start off by exploring some of the worst examples and explain why bad depiction is harmful. They also dive into some good examples of healthy portrayal and discuss how disability traits can make characters more distinctive and memorable to the reader. literature, red szell, disability, disability portrayal, disability representation, disability in books false full 262 cb61a9ac-a755-4f5d-a437-b460d876cc62 Self-control: A Review of “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins You can’t control others, but you can control how you respond. This is the concept behind Mel Robbins’ New York Times bestseller “The Let Them Theory.”

Jacob Shymanski and Karoline Bourdeau give their honest review of the self-help book and share their takeaways.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/self-control-a-review-of-the-let-them-theory-by-mel-robbins-Cx5xT0FZ You can’t control others, but you can control how you respond. This is the concept behind Mel Robbins’ New York Times bestseller “The Let Them Theory.”

Jacob Shymanski and Karoline Bourdeau give their honest review of the self-help book and share their takeaways.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Self-control: A Review of “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:19 You can’t control others, but you can control how you respond. This is the concept behind Mel Robbins’ New York Times bestseller “The Let Them Theory.” Jacob Shymanski and Karoline Bourdeau give their honest review of the self-help book and share their takeaways. You can’t control others, but you can control how you respond. This is the concept behind Mel Robbins’ New York Times bestseller “The Let Them Theory.” Jacob Shymanski and Karoline Bourdeau give their honest review of the self-help book and share their takeaways. false full 261 51f218a6-a6d9-41d1-86fb-6c09610ab8a7 Suburban Thriller: A Review of Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” follows three once-wealthy sisters in suburban Detroit who become entangled in “The Wheel,” a secretive women-only financial scheme that spirals into betrayal, desperation, and murder. 

Jacob Shymanski and Sarah Hillis review this suspenseful thriller. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/suburban-thriller-a-review-of-megan-abbotts-el-dorado-drive-F9owegTW Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” follows three once-wealthy sisters in suburban Detroit who become entangled in “The Wheel,” a secretive women-only financial scheme that spirals into betrayal, desperation, and murder. 

Jacob Shymanski and Sarah Hillis review this suspenseful thriller. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Suburban Thriller: A Review of Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:45 Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” follows three once-wealthy sisters in suburban Detroit who become entangled in “The Wheel,” a secretive women-only financial scheme that spirals into betrayal, desperation, and murder. Jacob Shymanski and Sarah Hillis review this suspenseful thriller. Megan Abbott’s “El Dorado Drive” follows three once-wealthy sisters in suburban Detroit who become entangled in “The Wheel,” a secretive women-only financial scheme that spirals into betrayal, desperation, and murder. Jacob Shymanski and Sarah Hillis review this suspenseful thriller. false full 260 34a1cc9b-d95e-47be-95cc-d1a5fe4c9efd The 7 A’s of Vision Loss: Victoria Nolan Discusses Her New Book “Refocus” Refocus is an essential guide designed to empower people experiencing vision loss to live happy and successful lives through the seven A’s.

Co-author and Paralympian Victoria Nolan breaks down the guide with Jacob Shymanski. Together they explore the implications and positivity of living with vision loss.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-7-as-of-vision-loss-victoria-nolan-discusses-her-new-book-refocus-4AP9v3p7 Refocus is an essential guide designed to empower people experiencing vision loss to live happy and successful lives through the seven A’s.

Co-author and Paralympian Victoria Nolan breaks down the guide with Jacob Shymanski. Together they explore the implications and positivity of living with vision loss.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> The 7 A’s of Vision Loss: Victoria Nolan Discusses Her New Book “Refocus” Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:18 Refocus is an essential guide designed to empower people experiencing vision loss to live happy and successful lives through the seven A’s. Co-author and Paralympian Victoria Nolan breaks down the guide with Jacob Shymanski. Together they explore the implications and positivity of living with vision loss. Refocus is an essential guide designed to empower people experiencing vision loss to live happy and successful lives through the seven A’s. Co-author and Paralympian Victoria Nolan breaks down the guide with Jacob Shymanski. Together they explore the implications and positivity of living with vision loss. false full 259 f93c02b8-29e8-4255-9fec-5732a83840c4 Memorable Characters: The Best & Worst with Red Szell Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters.

Characters and books referenced in this episode include:

• Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Holden Caulfield by J.D. Salinger's in “The Catcher in the Rye”

• James Bond by Ian Fleming

• George Smiley by John le Carré

• Frodo Baggins and Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and The Hobbit”

• Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple by Agatha Christie

• All the characters in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling

• Willy Wonka by Roald Dahl

• Frankenstein’s Monster by Mary Shelley

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/memorable-characters-the-best-worst-with-red-szell-E2roTxKE Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters.

Characters and books referenced in this episode include:

• Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Holden Caulfield by J.D. Salinger's in “The Catcher in the Rye”

• James Bond by Ian Fleming

• George Smiley by John le Carré

• Frodo Baggins and Gollum in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and The Hobbit”

• Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple by Agatha Christie

• All the characters in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling

• Willy Wonka by Roald Dahl

• Frankenstein’s Monster by Mary Shelley

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Memorable Characters: The Best & Worst with Red Szell Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:56 Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters. Does plot propel characters or do characters propel the plot? Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell discuss the most memorable characters in books and describe why they are so important to driving a story. They also dive into the best genres that develop strong characters. false full 258 592655f5-6e5d-45c1-bf12-edf679ca1e9e Far-fetched: A Review of “The Retirement Plan” by Sue Hincenbergs Sue Hincenbergs’s number one bestselling novel “The Retirement Plan” has garnered generally positive reviews. But Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin felt it did not hit the mark. They share a candid review and contemplate the popularity of the book.

Books referenced in this episode include:

• “The Retirement Plan: A Novel” by Sue Hincenbergs

• “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll

• "Wigs on the Green" by Nancy Mitford

• Jeeves Series by P.G. Wodehouse

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/far-fetched-a-review-of-the-retirement-plan-by-sue-hincenbergs-Qo8YLHpK Sue Hincenbergs’s number one bestselling novel “The Retirement Plan” has garnered generally positive reviews. But Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin felt it did not hit the mark. They share a candid review and contemplate the popularity of the book.

Books referenced in this episode include:

• “The Retirement Plan: A Novel” by Sue Hincenbergs

• “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll

• "Wigs on the Green" by Nancy Mitford

• Jeeves Series by P.G. Wodehouse

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Far-fetched: A Review of “The Retirement Plan” by Sue Hincenbergs Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:45 Sue Hincenbergs’s number one bestselling novel “The Retirement Plan” has garnered generally positive reviews. But Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin felt it did not hit the mark. They share a candid review and contemplate the popularity of the book. Books referenced in this episode include: • “The Retirement Plan: A Novel” by Sue Hincenbergs • “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll • "Wigs on the Green" by Nancy Mitford • Jeeves Series by P.G. Wodehouse Sue Hincenbergs’s number one bestselling novel “The Retirement Plan” has garnered generally positive reviews. But Jacob Shymanski and Danielle McLaughlin felt it did not hit the mark. They share a candid review and contemplate the popularity of the book. Books referenced in this episode include: • “The Retirement Plan: A Novel” by Sue Hincenbergs • “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll • "Wigs on the Green" by Nancy Mitford • Jeeves Series by P.G. Wodehouse false full 256 8bc00c9a-b1e6-4a4f-ac71-7ade8139ac7f Plot Twists: The Best & Worst Examples with Red Szell Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists.

Books that are discussed in this episode included:

“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel

“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Mon, 7 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/plot-twists-the-best-worst-examples-with-red-szell-y_4Xbv1O Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists.

Books that are discussed in this episode included:

“Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel

“The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Plot Twists: The Best & Worst Examples with Red Szell Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:50 Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists. Books that are discussed in this episode include: “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown Plot twists, with all their glory and goodness, can be a mixed bag. Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell share their picks for the best and worst plot twists. Books that are discussed in this episode include: “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown false full 255 8af968f2-0245-454e-8e6f-26639a4c4e2a Narrator Kimberly Farr is a Golden Voice + The High Standard of Modern Audiobook Narration Every June, during audiobook month, Audiophile magazine releases it’s latest inductees into their golden voice list: the hall-of-fame for audiobook narrators. Sara Hillis highlights Kimberly Farr’s career and accomplishments in the field and engages with Jacob Shymanski in a conversation about the increasingly high standards of audiobook narration. 

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]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/narrator-kimberly-farr-is-a-golden-voice-the-high-standard-of-modern-audiobook-narration-l9_IWge5 Every June, during audiobook month, Audiophile magazine releases it’s latest inductees into their golden voice list: the hall-of-fame for audiobook narrators. Sara Hillis highlights Kimberly Farr’s career and accomplishments in the field and engages with Jacob Shymanski in a conversation about the increasingly high standards of audiobook narration. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Narrator Kimberly Farr is a Golden Voice + The High Standard of Modern Audiobook Narration Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:22 Every June, during audiobook month, Audiophile magazine releases it’s latest inductees into their golden voice list: the hall-of-fame for audiobook narrators. Sara Hillis highlights Kimberly Farr’s career and accomplishments in the field and engages with Jacob Shymanski in a conversation about the increasingly high standards of audiobook narration.  Every June, during audiobook month, Audiophile magazine releases it’s latest inductees into their golden voice list: the hall-of-fame for audiobook narrators. Sara Hillis highlights Kimberly Farr’s career and accomplishments in the field and engages with Jacob Shymanski in a conversation about the increasingly high standards of audiobook narration.  false full 254 c74d85c9-2cee-4f8b-a230-9f0091f65034 This One’s For the Stephen King Fanatics There’s nothing like sitting down for a Stephen King chat with his Number One fan, AMI’s Greg David. He talks favourites, flops, adaptations, and why King’s stories are so popular, and so respected.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/this-ones-for-the-stephen-king-fanatics-KGTxrsn_ There’s nothing like sitting down for a Stephen King chat with his Number One fan, AMI’s Greg David. He talks favourites, flops, adaptations, and why King’s stories are so popular, and so respected.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> This One’s For the Stephen King Fanatics Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:55 There’s nothing like sitting down for a Stephen King chat with his Number One fan, AMI’s Greg David. He talks favourites, flops, adaptations, and why King’s stories are so popular, and so respected. There’s nothing like sitting down for a Stephen King chat with his Number One fan, AMI’s Greg David. He talks favourites, flops, adaptations, and why King’s stories are so popular, and so respected. false full 253 d90d0816-f868-4534-ba77-ad5f18124fdc Another Canadian Romance Hit: Reviewing One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Carley Fortune’s One Golden Summer is topping charts, filling drugstore shelves, and giving Canadian romance a sun-kissed moment. Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski review this work of dreamy lakeside hookups and low-stakes vibes. Plus, Karoline gives us her review of another Canadian pick, the recent cozy mystery called Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin.

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]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/another-canadian-romance-hit-reviewing-one-golden-summer-by-carley-fortune-E_qDiWTv Carley Fortune’s One Golden Summer is topping charts, filling drugstore shelves, and giving Canadian romance a sun-kissed moment. Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski review this work of dreamy lakeside hookups and low-stakes vibes. Plus, Karoline gives us her review of another Canadian pick, the recent cozy mystery called Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin.

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]]> Another Canadian Romance Hit: Reviewing One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:41 Carley Fortune’s One Golden Summer is topping charts, filling drugstore shelves, and giving Canadian romance a sun-kissed moment. Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski review this work of dreamy lakeside hookups and low-stakes vibes. Plus, Karoline gives us her review of another Canadian pick, the recent cozy mystery called Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin. Carley Fortune’s One Golden Summer is topping charts, filling drugstore shelves, and giving Canadian romance a sun-kissed moment. Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski review this work of dreamy lakeside hookups and low-stakes vibes. Plus, Karoline gives us her review of another Canadian pick, the recent cozy mystery called Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin. false full 252 273ff2e0-d7e7-4233-87cb-68376725eda6 Who Are You When You're Away: Far-from-home Stories with Red Széll True change begins when characters leave everything familiar behind and move away to new places. Red Széll and Jacob Shymanski explore how group dynamics and new environments bring transformation to our favourite characters, for better or for worse.

Books discussed in this episode are:

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

The Women by Kristin Hannah

The Wager by David Grann

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/who-are-you-when-youre-away-far-from-home-stories-with-red-szell-CVlJcocu True change begins when characters leave everything familiar behind and move away to new places. Red Széll and Jacob Shymanski explore how group dynamics and new environments bring transformation to our favourite characters, for better or for worse.

Books discussed in this episode are:

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

The Women by Kristin Hannah

The Wager by David Grann

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Who Are You When You're Away: Far-from-home Stories with Red Széll Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:13 True change begins when characters leave everything familiar behind and move away to new places. Red Széll and Jacob Shymanski explore how group dynamics and new environments bring transformation to our favourite characters, for better or for worse. Books discussed in this episode are: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn The Women by Kristin Hannah The Wager by David Grann Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie True change begins when characters leave everything familiar behind and move away to new places. Red Széll and Jacob Shymanski explore how group dynamics and new environments bring transformation to our favourite characters, for better or for worse. Books discussed in this episode are: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn The Women by Kristin Hannah The Wager by David Grann Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie false full 251 52702ea3-d253-4c22-8c77-4231ede852b8 2025 Golden Voices & The Soul of Story with Robin Whitten of AudioFile Magazine Robin Whitten, Founder of AudioFile Magazine, returns for Audiobook month to celebrate their 2025 Golden Voice honours. Vikas Adam, Kimberly Farr, and Hillary Huber made the top of the list. Plus, is the hype of AI narration already dying off? Robin makes her soulless AI argument.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/2025-golden-voices-the-soul-of-story-with-robin-whitten-of-audiofile-magazine-iHYsfAsK Robin Whitten, Founder of AudioFile Magazine, returns for Audiobook month to celebrate their 2025 Golden Voice honours. Vikas Adam, Kimberly Farr, and Hillary Huber made the top of the list. Plus, is the hype of AI narration already dying off? Robin makes her soulless AI argument.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> 2025 Golden Voices & The Soul of Story with Robin Whitten of AudioFile Magazine Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:14 Robin Whitten, Founder of AudioFile Magazine, returns for Audiobook month to celebrate their 2025 Golden Voice honours. Vikas Adam, Kimberly Farr, and Hillary Huber made the top of the list. Plus, is the hype of AI narration already dying off? Robin makes her soulless AI argument. Robin Whitten, Founder of AudioFile Magazine, returns for Audiobook month to celebrate their 2025 Golden Voice honours. Vikas Adam, Kimberly Farr, and Hillary Huber made the top of the list. Plus, is the hype of AI narration already dying off? Robin makes her soulless AI argument. false full 250 ca6918c2-4867-4617-866f-72d1aad86b5d Justice, Jane Eyre, and The Count: Rapid Fire Review with Julia Bonnett Old friend of the show Julia Bonnett races through five reviews under the 15-second clock, from secret plots and slow burns to revenge epics and stoic wisdom.

Books discussed in this episode are:

The Second Sleep by Robert Harris

Precipice by Robert Harris
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/justice-jane-eyre-and-the-count-rapid-fire-review-with-julia-bonnett-SpzZ44p5 Old friend of the show Julia Bonnett races through five reviews under the 15-second clock, from secret plots and slow burns to revenge epics and stoic wisdom.

Books discussed in this episode are:

The Second Sleep by Robert Harris

Precipice by Robert Harris
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Justice, Jane Eyre, and The Count: Rapid Fire Review with Julia Bonnett Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:41 Old friend of the show Julia Bonnett races through five reviews under the 15-second clock, from secret plots and slow burns to revenge epics and stoic wisdom. Books discussed in this episode are: The Second Sleep by Robert Harris Precipice by Robert Harris Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Old friend of the show Julia Bonnett races through five reviews under the 15-second clock, from secret plots and slow burns to revenge epics and stoic wisdom. Books discussed in this episode are: The Second Sleep by Robert Harris Precipice by Robert Harris Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas false full 249 03825c56-baab-4ee9-92dc-5deb2b5288b7 Rapid Fire Review with Marcia Yale Marcia Yale reviews five books under the 15-second timer, on another edition of Rapid Fire Review. From romcoms to rock memoirs and a whole lot of Hawkes in between, Marcia's got range in her recent reads.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-marcia-yale-X35tNMS9 Marcia Yale reviews five books under the 15-second timer, on another edition of Rapid Fire Review. From romcoms to rock memoirs and a whole lot of Hawkes in between, Marcia's got range in her recent reads.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Rapid Fire Review with Marcia Yale Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:43 Marcia Yale reviews five books under the 15-second timer, on another edition of Rapid Fire Review. From romcoms to rock memoirs and a whole lot of Hawkes in between, Marcia's got range in her recent reads. Marcia Yale reviews five books under the 15-second timer, on another edition of Rapid Fire Review. From romcoms to rock memoirs and a whole lot of Hawkes in between, Marcia's got range in her recent reads. false full 248 f76491b5-1528-4ea8-b090-3adffe7f8229 Grammar is Magic: Reviewing The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a novella that’s turning heads for its lyrical prose and spellbinding narration, blurring the line between language and spellcraft. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski unpack the power of grammar, the intimacy of music, and the haunting beauty of sisterhood—all wrapped in a remarkable audiobook performance. If you love audiobooks that sound like poetry and feel like magic, this one’s for you.

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]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/grammar-is-magic-reviewing-the-river-has-roots-by-amal-el-mohtar-FHL3YKoU The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a novella that’s turning heads for its lyrical prose and spellbinding narration, blurring the line between language and spellcraft. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski unpack the power of grammar, the intimacy of music, and the haunting beauty of sisterhood—all wrapped in a remarkable audiobook performance. If you love audiobooks that sound like poetry and feel like magic, this one’s for you.

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]]> Grammar is Magic: Reviewing The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:12 The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a novella that’s turning heads for its lyrical prose and spellbinding narration, blurring the line between language and spellcraft. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski unpack the power of grammar, the intimacy of music, and the haunting beauty of sisterhood—all wrapped in a remarkable audiobook performance. If you love audiobooks that sound like poetry and feel like magic, this one’s for you. The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar is a novella that’s turning heads for its lyrical prose and spellbinding narration, blurring the line between language and spellcraft. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski unpack the power of grammar, the intimacy of music, and the haunting beauty of sisterhood—all wrapped in a remarkable audiobook performance. If you love audiobooks that sound like poetry and feel like magic, this one’s for you. false full 247 d5a0992e-8f88-4985-a361-83d76aab3cf1 Salt Water & Storylines: Naval Literature with Red Széll Some of our favourite literature makes beauty and sense of the sea, so let’s explore it. Red Széll unpack the storytelling power of ships. From the loneliness of long voyages to the strict rules of command, nautical settings add pressure and mystery to fantasy, thrillers, history, no matter the story.

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]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/salt-water-storylines-naval-literature-with-red-szell-8yLV1N8B Some of our favourite literature makes beauty and sense of the sea, so let’s explore it. Red Széll unpack the storytelling power of ships. From the loneliness of long voyages to the strict rules of command, nautical settings add pressure and mystery to fantasy, thrillers, history, no matter the story.

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]]> Salt Water & Storylines: Naval Literature with Red Széll Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:58 Some of our favourite literature makes beauty and sense of the sea, so let’s explore it. Red Széll unpack the storytelling power of ships. From the loneliness of long voyages to the strict rules of command, nautical settings add pressure and mystery to fantasy, thrillers, history, no matter the story. Some of our favourite literature makes beauty and sense of the sea, so let’s explore it. Red Széll unpack the storytelling power of ships. From the loneliness of long voyages to the strict rules of command, nautical settings add pressure and mystery to fantasy, thrillers, history, no matter the story. false full 246 a9b17a8b-26c7-4fd7-b16e-92c6d7e84401 Triple the Solo Reviews: Books that unpack inner belief, outer space, and inner circles Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan unpack Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, and Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. We head to the stars, through history, and into the Trump family archive, because truth is stranger than fiction, and fiction can sometimes be truer than truth.

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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/triple-the-solo-reviews-books-that-unpack-inner-belief-outer-space-and-inner-circles-ZEaDnJ1C Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan unpack Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, and Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. We head to the stars, through history, and into the Trump family archive, because truth is stranger than fiction, and fiction can sometimes be truer than truth.

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]]> Triple the Solo Reviews: Books that unpack inner belief, outer space, and inner circles Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:13 Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan unpack Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, and Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. We head to the stars, through history, and into the Trump family archive, because truth is stranger than fiction, and fiction can sometimes be truer than truth. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan unpack Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, and Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump. We head to the stars, through history, and into the Trump family archive, because truth is stranger than fiction, and fiction can sometimes be truer than truth. false full 245 6dfc5136-b6b6-4c8a-8b35-86261d505598 Kiss My Foot: The Humor and Heart of Eudora Welty Danielle McLaughlin brings us into the witty, richly drawn world of U.S. writer Eudora Welty. With her unmistakable Southern voice and razor-sharp character sketches, Welty’s stories like The Ponder Heart and Why I Live at the P.O. reveal the humor, heartbreak, and human oddities of small-town life. We unpack the charm of her unreliable narrators, larger-than-life characters like Uncle Daniel and Bonnie D., and the fine line between comedy and tragedy.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/kiss-my-foot-the-humor-and-heart-of-eudora-welt-w6HNknxW Danielle McLaughlin brings us into the witty, richly drawn world of U.S. writer Eudora Welty. With her unmistakable Southern voice and razor-sharp character sketches, Welty’s stories like The Ponder Heart and Why I Live at the P.O. reveal the humor, heartbreak, and human oddities of small-town life. We unpack the charm of her unreliable narrators, larger-than-life characters like Uncle Daniel and Bonnie D., and the fine line between comedy and tragedy.

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]]> Kiss My Foot: The Humor and Heart of Eudora Welty Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:16 Danielle McLaughlin brings us into the witty, richly drawn world of U.S. writer Eudora Welty. With her unmistakable Southern voice and razor-sharp character sketches, Welty’s stories like The Ponder Heart and Why I Live at the P.O. reveal the humor, heartbreak, and human oddities of small-town life. We unpack the charm of her unreliable narrators, larger-than-life characters like Uncle Daniel and Bonnie D., and the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Danielle McLaughlin brings us into the witty, richly drawn world of U.S. writer Eudora Welty. With her unmistakable Southern voice and razor-sharp character sketches, Welty’s stories like The Ponder Heart and Why I Live at the P.O. reveal the humor, heartbreak, and human oddities of small-town life. We unpack the charm of her unreliable narrators, larger-than-life characters like Uncle Daniel and Bonnie D., and the fine line between comedy and tragedy. false full 244 c8322f07-f7bc-472a-ae4e-5b6cbd4c0081 Don’t Judge a Book by Its Binding: Unexpected Page Turners Ever changed your mind about a book’s title, synopsis, or other first impression? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan dive into books that surprised them upon reading, and feature responses from the book club. From Jane Austen to human waste policy, first impressions have been proven wrong.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-judge-a-book-by-its-binding-unexpected-page-turners-YmBgDI8t Ever changed your mind about a book’s title, synopsis, or other first impression? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan dive into books that surprised them upon reading, and feature responses from the book club. From Jane Austen to human waste policy, first impressions have been proven wrong.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Don’t Judge a Book by Its Binding: Unexpected Page Turners Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:06 Ever changed your mind about a book’s title, synopsis, or other first impression? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan dive into books that surprised them upon reading, and feature responses from the book club. From Jane Austen to human waste policy, first impressions have been proven wrong. Ever changed your mind about a book’s title, synopsis, or other first impression? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan dive into books that surprised them upon reading, and feature responses from the book club. From Jane Austen to human waste policy, first impressions have been proven wrong. false full 243 1d3ff052-4d0e-4a22-8c89-c41d4ebd7573 Audible Adds AI Voices: Our Reactions As Audible makes its AI narration tools available to traditional publishers, Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan break down the impact on authors, narrators, and listeners. With over 100 synthetic voices and growing competition from Spotify, the audiobook industry is at a crossroads, and not everyone is on board.

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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/ami-audiobook-review-wednesday-may-28th-2025-x8MmgE4i As Audible makes its AI narration tools available to traditional publishers, Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan break down the impact on authors, narrators, and listeners. With over 100 synthetic voices and growing competition from Spotify, the audiobook industry is at a crossroads, and not everyone is on board.

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]]> Audible Adds AI Voices: Our Reactions Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:52 As Audible makes its AI narration tools available to traditional publishers, Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan break down the impact on authors, narrators, and listeners. With over 100 synthetic voices and growing competition from Spotify, the audiobook industry is at a crossroads, and not everyone is on board. As Audible makes its AI narration tools available to traditional publishers, Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan break down the impact on authors, narrators, and listeners. With over 100 synthetic voices and growing competition from Spotify, the audiobook industry is at a crossroads, and not everyone is on board. false full 242 a51b3d32-d241-485d-8381-faab7c947bf9 Trust No One: Our Top Unreliable-Narrator Reads Bold authors have been lying to their readers for years and somehow, we love every moment of it.

The unreliable narrator is a tricky narrative device for authors to handle, but when it’s used well, the results speak for themselves. Red Szell of AMI-Audio’s My Life in books joins Jacob Shymanski as they share their favourite examples of stories that only work because of their unreliable narrators.

 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Lolita — Vladimir Nabokov

Life of Pi — Yann Martel

The Turn of the Screw — Henry James

Frogs for Watchdogs — Seán Farrell

The Wasp Factory — Iain Banks

Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn

The Girl on the Train — Paula Hawkins

Pimp: The Story of My Life — Iceberg Slim (Robert Beck)

Atonement — Ian McEwan

American Psycho — Bret Easton Ellis

Gillespie and I — Jane Harris 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-no-one-our-top-unreliable-narrator-reads-FsHjdHou Bold authors have been lying to their readers for years and somehow, we love every moment of it.

The unreliable narrator is a tricky narrative device for authors to handle, but when it’s used well, the results speak for themselves. Red Szell of AMI-Audio’s My Life in books joins Jacob Shymanski as they share their favourite examples of stories that only work because of their unreliable narrators.

 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Lolita — Vladimir Nabokov

Life of Pi — Yann Martel

The Turn of the Screw — Henry James

Frogs for Watchdogs — Seán Farrell

The Wasp Factory — Iain Banks

Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn

The Girl on the Train — Paula Hawkins

Pimp: The Story of My Life — Iceberg Slim (Robert Beck)

Atonement — Ian McEwan

American Psycho — Bret Easton Ellis

Gillespie and I — Jane Harris 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Trust No One: Our Top Unreliable-Narrator Reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:17 Bold authors have been lying to their readers for years and somehow, we love every moment of it. The unreliable narrator is a tricky narrative device for authors to handle, but when it’s used well, the results speak for themselves. Red Szell of AMI-Audio’s My Life in books joins Jacob Shymanski as they share their favourite examples of stories that only work because of their unreliable narrators. Books mentioned in this episode: Lolita — Vladimir Nabokov Life of Pi — Yann Martel The Turn of the Screw — Henry James Frogs for Watchdogs — Seán Farrell The Wasp Factory — Iain Banks Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn The Girl on the Train — Paula Hawkins Pimp: The Story of My Life — Iceberg Slim (Robert Beck) Atonement — Ian McEwan American Psycho — Bret Easton Ellis Gillespie and I — Jane Harris Bold authors have been lying to their readers for years and somehow, we love every moment of it. The unreliable narrator is a tricky narrative device for authors to handle, but when it’s used well, the results speak for themselves. Red Szell of AMI-Audio’s My Life in books joins Jacob Shymanski as they share their favourite examples of stories that only work because of their unreliable narrators. Books mentioned in this episode: Lolita — Vladimir Nabokov Life of Pi — Yann Martel The Turn of the Screw — Henry James Frogs for Watchdogs — Seán Farrell The Wasp Factory — Iain Banks Gone Girl — Gillian Flynn The Girl on the Train — Paula Hawkins Pimp: The Story of My Life — Iceberg Slim (Robert Beck) Atonement — Ian McEwan American Psycho — Bret Easton Ellis Gillespie and I — Jane Harris false full 241 0782fdaf-8dde-4192-b2d3-5694a92314b7 Our 8 favorite teachings from The Prophet by Kahlil Jibran Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet has been quoted at weddings, funerals, and spiritual retreats for over a century, but how does it hold up for today’s reader? Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan explore eight chapters from the 1923 classic that leave the two of them equally inspired and frustrated. From Gibran’s philosophy on talking, to the lofty paradoxes of freedom and beauty, his poetic language may be confusing more than clarifying the universal truths.

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]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/our-8-favorite-teachings-from-the-prophet-by-kahlil-jibran-cwfGrHqd Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet has been quoted at weddings, funerals, and spiritual retreats for over a century, but how does it hold up for today’s reader? Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan explore eight chapters from the 1923 classic that leave the two of them equally inspired and frustrated. From Gibran’s philosophy on talking, to the lofty paradoxes of freedom and beauty, his poetic language may be confusing more than clarifying the universal truths.

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]]> Our 8 favorite teachings from The Prophet by Kahlil Jibran Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:32 Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet has been quoted at weddings, funerals, and spiritual retreats for over a century, but how does it hold up for today’s reader? Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan explore eight chapters from the 1923 classic that leave the two of them equally inspired and frustrated. From Gibran’s philosophy on talking, to the lofty paradoxes of freedom and beauty, his poetic language may be confusing more than clarifying the universal truths. Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet has been quoted at weddings, funerals, and spiritual retreats for over a century, but how does it hold up for today’s reader? Jacob Shymanski and Aamer Khan explore eight chapters from the 1923 classic that leave the two of them equally inspired and frustrated. From Gibran’s philosophy on talking, to the lofty paradoxes of freedom and beauty, his poetic language may be confusing more than clarifying the universal truths. false full 240 e9046a89-100b-4811-9eba-515e04606e04 Inside the Vatican’s Walls: A Review of Conclave by Robert Harris 118 cardinals, one locked room, one global secret. Karoline Bordeau helps us review Conclave by Robert Harris, a suspenseful insider imagining of a modern papal election. It’s church drama with the pacing of a thriller, steeped in political play, and you may be surprised with how much intrigue the clergy can stir up.

Plus, Karoline brings us her review of The Seven Sisters — Lucinda Riley’s series reimagining the Greek myth of the Pleiades across generations and continents.

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]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/inside-the-vaticans-walls-a-review-of-conclave-by-robert-harris-_5xgM0y7 118 cardinals, one locked room, one global secret. Karoline Bordeau helps us review Conclave by Robert Harris, a suspenseful insider imagining of a modern papal election. It’s church drama with the pacing of a thriller, steeped in political play, and you may be surprised with how much intrigue the clergy can stir up.

Plus, Karoline brings us her review of The Seven Sisters — Lucinda Riley’s series reimagining the Greek myth of the Pleiades across generations and continents.

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]]> Inside the Vatican’s Walls: A Review of Conclave by Robert Harris Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:17 118 cardinals, one locked room, one global secret. Karoline Bordeau helps us review Conclave by Robert Harris, a suspenseful insider imagining of a modern papal election. It’s church drama with the pacing of a thriller, steeped in political play, and you may be surprised with how much intrigue the clergy can stir up. Plus, Karoline brings us her review of The Seven Sisters — Lucinda Riley’s series reimagining the Greek myth of the Pleiades across generations and continents. 118 cardinals, one locked room, one global secret. Karoline Bordeau helps us review Conclave by Robert Harris, a suspenseful insider imagining of a modern papal election. It’s church drama with the pacing of a thriller, steeped in political play, and you may be surprised with how much intrigue the clergy can stir up. Plus, Karoline brings us her review of The Seven Sisters — Lucinda Riley’s series reimagining the Greek myth of the Pleiades across generations and continents. false full 239 dad8de07-53fa-4a2d-b766-d827c6b3e9f3 Resilience and Purpose: Anne Moc’s Memoir on Perseverance When vision loss and all its realities disrupted her life, Anne Moc turned to social media, storytelling, and eventually writing her experiences down on the page. In her debut book Resilience and Purpose, she breaks down how she rebuilt her confidence—and why honesty, vulnerability, and a few digital posts can go a long way in healing and helping yourself and others.

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]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/audiobook-review-friday-may-16th-DW89Cwvo When vision loss and all its realities disrupted her life, Anne Moc turned to social media, storytelling, and eventually writing her experiences down on the page. In her debut book Resilience and Purpose, she breaks down how she rebuilt her confidence—and why honesty, vulnerability, and a few digital posts can go a long way in healing and helping yourself and others.

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]]> Resilience and Purpose: Anne Moc’s Memoir on Perseverance Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:35 When vision loss and all its realities disrupted her life, Anne Moc turned to social media, storytelling, and eventually writing her experiences down on the page. In her debut book Resilience and Purpose, she breaks down how she rebuilt her confidence—and why honesty, vulnerability, and a few digital posts can go a long way in healing and helping yourself and others. When vision loss and all its realities disrupted her life, Anne Moc turned to social media, storytelling, and eventually writing her experiences down on the page. In her debut book Resilience and Purpose, she breaks down how she rebuilt her confidence—and why honesty, vulnerability, and a few digital posts can go a long way in healing and helping yourself and others. false full 238 977ae0de-88b1-45f7-a91a-2dd01a64d766 Writing Coach Becca Syme on Finding Success as an Author Becca Syme has coached thousands of writers, hosts the QuitCast channel, and believes the best advice is personalized, not packaged. She has an idea or two on what frustrates writers, and what keeps them from finding satisfaction, enjoyment, and success in their work. She also shares her vast knowledge on what it really takes to get published as an author in 2025.

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/writing-coach-becca-syme-on-finding-success-as-an-author-fLXqzJV3 Becca Syme has coached thousands of writers, hosts the QuitCast channel, and believes the best advice is personalized, not packaged. She has an idea or two on what frustrates writers, and what keeps them from finding satisfaction, enjoyment, and success in their work. She also shares her vast knowledge on what it really takes to get published as an author in 2025.

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]]> Writing Coach Becca Syme on Finding Success as an Author Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:56 Becca Syme has coached thousands of writers, hosts the QuitCast channel, and believes the best advice is personalized, not packaged. She has an idea or two on what frustrates writers, and what keeps them from finding satisfaction, enjoyment, and success in their work. She also shares her vast knowledge on what it really takes to get published as an author in 2025. Becca Syme has coached thousands of writers, hosts the QuitCast channel, and believes the best advice is personalized, not packaged. She has an idea or two on what frustrates writers, and what keeps them from finding satisfaction, enjoyment, and success in their work. She also shares her vast knowledge on what it really takes to get published as an author in 2025. false full 237 899fad1b-9655-4abb-8586-95f156ff4b4b Still Hooked: More of What We Want From Authors From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood… The list (and the critique) goes on.

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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/still-hooked-more-of-what-we-want-from-authors-B77I9hUI From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood… The list (and the critique) goes on.

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]]> Still Hooked: More of What We Want From Authors Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:49 From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood… The list (and the critique) goes on. From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood… The list (and the critique) goes on. false full 236 2d24cbc7-3fa0-47d7-a1c5-522538aa546d I’m Hooked: What Readers Want More From Authors We asked the book club: What do you love when authors do? From time-jumping stories to snarky all-knowing narrators, moving settings, and psycho-analyzing protagonists, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dish on the literary techniques that leave listeners wanting more.

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]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/im-hooked-what-readers-want-more-from-authors-HHQHo8Xc We asked the book club: What do you love when authors do? From time-jumping stories to snarky all-knowing narrators, moving settings, and psycho-analyzing protagonists, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dish on the literary techniques that leave listeners wanting more.

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]]> I’m Hooked: What Readers Want More From Authors Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:12 We asked the book club: What do you love when authors do? From time-jumping stories to snarky all-knowing narrators, moving settings, and psycho-analyzing protagonists, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dish on the literary techniques that leave listeners wanting more. We asked the book club: What do you love when authors do? From time-jumping stories to snarky all-knowing narrators, moving settings, and psycho-analyzing protagonists, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dish on the literary techniques that leave listeners wanting more. false full 235 1e38397c-7d67-4b97-8710-2abf6444a805 Books, Bots, and Blurred Realities: Reviewing Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Zelu’s life is already chaotic, until she writes a sci-fi novel that truly changes everything. Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author is a mind-bending concept where reality and fiction twist into a narrative loop, as the story writes back. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA unpack this audiobook, exploring themes of disability, fame, and the power of storytelling.

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]]> Wed, 7 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/books-bots-and-blurred-realities-reviewing-death-of-the-author-by-nnedi-okorafor-UFrCWf2I Zelu’s life is already chaotic, until she writes a sci-fi novel that truly changes everything. Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author is a mind-bending concept where reality and fiction twist into a narrative loop, as the story writes back. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA unpack this audiobook, exploring themes of disability, fame, and the power of storytelling.

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]]> Books, Bots, and Blurred Realities: Reviewing Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:01 Zelu’s life is already chaotic, until she writes a sci-fi novel that truly changes everything. Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author is a mind-bending concept where reality and fiction twist into a narrative loop, as the story writes back. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA unpack this audiobook, exploring themes of disability, fame, and the power of storytelling. Zelu’s life is already chaotic, until she writes a sci-fi novel that truly changes everything. Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author is a mind-bending concept where reality and fiction twist into a narrative loop, as the story writes back. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA unpack this audiobook, exploring themes of disability, fame, and the power of storytelling. false full 234 4bb01bec-1bab-48cf-a78c-58e76e6387cc Crime, Fiction, and the Ethics of Storytelling When novelists borrow from real horror… Red Széll joins us to trace the tangled line between actual crime and literary fiction. From 19th-century murder pamphlets to modern thrillers like Sadie and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, does storytelling serve truth better when it breaks free from fact? We reflect on the allure, and the ethical dilemmas, of turning tragedy into story.

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/crime-fiction-and-the-ethics-of-storytelling-qMjn7v5u When novelists borrow from real horror… Red Széll joins us to trace the tangled line between actual crime and literary fiction. From 19th-century murder pamphlets to modern thrillers like Sadie and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, does storytelling serve truth better when it breaks free from fact? We reflect on the allure, and the ethical dilemmas, of turning tragedy into story.

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]]> Crime, Fiction, and the Ethics of Storytelling Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:33 When novelists borrow from real horror… Red Széll joins us to trace the tangled line between actual crime and literary fiction. From 19th-century murder pamphlets to modern thrillers like Sadie and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, does storytelling serve truth better when it breaks free from fact? We reflect on the allure, and the ethical dilemmas, of turning tragedy into story. When novelists borrow from real horror… Red Széll joins us to trace the tangled line between actual crime and literary fiction. From 19th-century murder pamphlets to modern thrillers like Sadie and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, does storytelling serve truth better when it breaks free from fact? We reflect on the allure, and the ethical dilemmas, of turning tragedy into story. false full 233 6cdc2805-88cd-4bdb-a3aa-3c6a7c337722 Adaptations: The Wheel of Time's Journey from Books to Audiobooks to TV Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski, two enduring fans of the 14-book Wheel of Time series, explore its growth over the last 35 years. From Robert Jordan’s sprawling fantasy universe to the audiobook performances of Rosamund Pike that bring it to life, and the TV adaptation capturing new audiences, they dig deep into the elements keeping this epic saga alive in all its forms.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/adaptations-the-wheel-of-times-journey-from-books-to-audiobooks-to-tv-_jOOHrjc Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski, two enduring fans of the 14-book Wheel of Time series, explore its growth over the last 35 years. From Robert Jordan’s sprawling fantasy universe to the audiobook performances of Rosamund Pike that bring it to life, and the TV adaptation capturing new audiences, they dig deep into the elements keeping this epic saga alive in all its forms.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Adaptations: The Wheel of Time's Journey from Books to Audiobooks to TV Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:07 Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski, two enduring fans of the 14-book Wheel of Time series, explore its growth over the last 35 years. From Robert Jordan’s sprawling fantasy universe to the audiobook performances of Rosamund Pike that bring it to life, and the TV adaptation capturing new audiences, they dig deep into the elements keeping this epic saga alive in all its forms. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski, two enduring fans of the 14-book Wheel of Time series, explore its growth over the last 35 years. From Robert Jordan’s sprawling fantasy universe to the audiobook performances of Rosamund Pike that bring it to life, and the TV adaptation capturing new audiences, they dig deep into the elements keeping this epic saga alive in all its forms. false full 232 7c882052-a576-4a4e-a8de-6b0c9c86f023 Inside Publishing with Author Mark Leslie Lefebvre The book industry has changed dramatically since the 90s, and Writer, editor, self-proclaimed book nerd Mark Leslie Lefebvre has seen it all.

He breaks down what it takes for author success these days, and how indie authors can be supported and thrive in the new age of publishing.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/audiobook-review-april-30th-nHtV3J7I The book industry has changed dramatically since the 90s, and Writer, editor, self-proclaimed book nerd Mark Leslie Lefebvre has seen it all.

He breaks down what it takes for author success these days, and how indie authors can be supported and thrive in the new age of publishing.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Inside Publishing with Author Mark Leslie Lefebvre Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:13 The book industry has changed dramatically since the 90s, and Writer, editor, self-proclaimed book nerd Mark Leslie Lefebvre has seen it all. He breaks down what it takes for author success these days, and how indie authors can be supported and thrive in the new age of publishing. The book industry has changed dramatically since the 90s, and Writer, editor, self-proclaimed book nerd Mark Leslie Lefebvre has seen it all. He breaks down what it takes for author success these days, and how indie authors can be supported and thrive in the new age of publishing. false full 231 67e3ccd7-8cb4-4b93-a011-5ee9578922ad Poetry Revisited with Danielle McLaughlin: Dub Rhythms & Disaster Rhymes In a second celebration of Poetry Month, Danielle McLaughlin continues to school us on what makes poetry. We explore the structure and spirit of poems—from the musicality of dub poetry to William McGonagall’s famously awful verse. And yes, we shower you with more original poetry, this time in the style of limerick.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/poetry-revisited-with-danielle-mclaughlin-dub-rhythms-disaster-rhymes-wI6WCgB1 In a second celebration of Poetry Month, Danielle McLaughlin continues to school us on what makes poetry. We explore the structure and spirit of poems—from the musicality of dub poetry to William McGonagall’s famously awful verse. And yes, we shower you with more original poetry, this time in the style of limerick.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Poetry Revisited with Danielle McLaughlin: Dub Rhythms & Disaster Rhymes Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:29 In a second celebration of Poetry Month, Danielle McLaughlin continues to school us on what makes poetry. We explore the structure and spirit of poems—from the musicality of dub poetry to William McGonagall’s famously awful verse. And yes, we shower you with more original poetry, this time in the style of limerick. In a second celebration of Poetry Month, Danielle McLaughlin continues to school us on what makes poetry. We explore the structure and spirit of poems—from the musicality of dub poetry to William McGonagall’s famously awful verse. And yes, we shower you with more original poetry, this time in the style of limerick. false full 230 00303050-98cf-45c9-94c4-470f90be1eb2 Hooked on the Story, Tripped by the App: A Pocket FM Deep Dive What happens when an ad pulls you into a 2,000-episode audiobook? Aamer Khan shares how he stumbled onto Pocket FM—and why the platform might be brilliant, broken, or both. We break down the app's creative format, its viral success in India, and the accessibility quirks that’s holding it back. Plus, Aamer gives us his review of Amanda Quick’s latest suspense novel, The Girl Who Knew Too Much.

 

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]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:20:35 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/audiobook-review-friday-april-25th-2025-4NlhBzLd What happens when an ad pulls you into a 2,000-episode audiobook? Aamer Khan shares how he stumbled onto Pocket FM—and why the platform might be brilliant, broken, or both. We break down the app's creative format, its viral success in India, and the accessibility quirks that’s holding it back. Plus, Aamer gives us his review of Amanda Quick’s latest suspense novel, The Girl Who Knew Too Much.

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Hooked on the Story, Tripped by the App: A Pocket FM Deep Dive Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:59 What happens when an ad pulls you into a 2,000-episode audiobook? Aamer Khan shares how he stumbled onto Pocket FM—and why the platform might be brilliant, broken, or both. We break down the app's creative format, its viral success in India, and the accessibility quirks that’s holding it back. Plus, Aamer gives us his review of Amanda Quick’s latest suspense novel, The Girl Who Knew Too Much. What happens when an ad pulls you into a 2,000-episode audiobook? Aamer Khan shares how he stumbled onto Pocket FM—and why the platform might be brilliant, broken, or both. We break down the app's creative format, its viral success in India, and the accessibility quirks that’s holding it back. Plus, Aamer gives us his review of Amanda Quick’s latest suspense novel, The Girl Who Knew Too Much. false full 229 5dd00e5d-ab99-4f38-abf3-60dae0d695a9 The Worst Opening Lines Ever Written: A Tribute and Farewell to the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest It’s the contest that turned bad writing into comical, witty, creative art. We explore the spectacularly awful and oddly brilliant world of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, where contestants imagine and submit the opening line of the worst book to be written. Join Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan as we say goodbye, by giving you our favourite submissions of 2024, and read through the 40-year archives.

Plus, Ramya offers her reflection on It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished by Kate Gies—a poetic memoir that speaks to the trauma of childhood surgeries, the ache of medical betrayal, and the quiet power of sitting with your story.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-worst-opening-lines-ever-written-a-tribute-and-farewell-to-the-bulwer-lytton-fiction-contest-ZrP_0If6 It’s the contest that turned bad writing into comical, witty, creative art. We explore the spectacularly awful and oddly brilliant world of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, where contestants imagine and submit the opening line of the worst book to be written. Join Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan as we say goodbye, by giving you our favourite submissions of 2024, and read through the 40-year archives.

Plus, Ramya offers her reflection on It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished by Kate Gies—a poetic memoir that speaks to the trauma of childhood surgeries, the ache of medical betrayal, and the quiet power of sitting with your story.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> The Worst Opening Lines Ever Written: A Tribute and Farewell to the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:00 It’s the contest that turned bad writing into comical, witty, creative art. We explore the spectacularly awful and oddly brilliant world of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, where contestants imagine and submit the opening line of the worst book to be written. Join Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan as we say goodbye, by giving you our favourite submissions of 2024, and read through the 40-year archives. Plus, Ramya offers her reflection on It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished by Kate Gies—a poetic memoir that speaks to the trauma of childhood surgeries, the ache of medical betrayal, and the quiet power of sitting with your story. It’s the contest that turned bad writing into comical, witty, creative art. We explore the spectacularly awful and oddly brilliant world of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, where contestants imagine and submit the opening line of the worst book to be written. Join Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan as we say goodbye, by giving you our favourite submissions of 2024, and read through the 40-year archives. Plus, Ramya offers her reflection on It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished by Kate Gies—a poetic memoir that speaks to the trauma of childhood surgeries, the ache of medical betrayal, and the quiet power of sitting with your story. false full 228 abe8932e-129e-4252-b236-a60af820668a From Moby Dick to Monte Cristo: A Case for Lengthy Listens Long audiobooks are a commitment, and we’re here to defend why that commitment is worth our while. Red Széll makes the case for expansive storytelling that sits beyond the 15-hour listen, Jacob offers his favourite epic listens, and together they explore how the right pacing, character development, and hypnotic rhythm can turn long reads into unforgettably immersive experiences.

Books discussed in this episode are:

  • The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
  • The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
  • Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  • Ulysses by James Joyce
  • The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/from-moby-dick-to-monte-cristo-a-case-for-lengthy-listens-GWp8Zdwx Long audiobooks are a commitment, and we’re here to defend why that commitment is worth our while. Red Széll makes the case for expansive storytelling that sits beyond the 15-hour listen, Jacob offers his favourite epic listens, and together they explore how the right pacing, character development, and hypnotic rhythm can turn long reads into unforgettably immersive experiences.

Books discussed in this episode are:

  • The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
  • The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb
  • Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
  • Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  • Ulysses by James Joyce
  • The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> From Moby Dick to Monte Cristo: A Case for Lengthy Listens Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:10 Long audiobooks are a commitment, and we’re here to defend why that commitment is worth our while. Red Széll makes the case for expansive storytelling that sits beyond the 15-hour listen, Jacob offers his favourite epic listens, and together they explore how the right pacing, character development, and hypnotic rhythm can turn long reads into unforgettably immersive experiences. Long audiobooks are a commitment, and we’re here to defend why that commitment is worth our while. Red Széll makes the case for expansive storytelling that sits beyond the 15-hour listen, Jacob offers his favourite epic listens, and together they explore how the right pacing, character development, and hypnotic rhythm can turn long reads into unforgettably immersive experiences. false full 227 cd01e776-d260-47d5-a7f1-a27162bb2734 Carney Vs. Poilievre: Political Audiobooks Before Canadian Election Day It’s politics on paper. With the Canadian federal election just around the corner, Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski explore two popular books that shine a light on the two main political players. Jacob reviews Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre by Mark Bourrie—a compelling biography of a driven and divisive politician. Karoline dives into Values by Mark Carney, a thick, heady exploration of economics, ethics, and leadership from the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor.

Plus, Karoline offers a review of Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi—a memoir that’s as much about identity as it is about indulgence.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/carney-vs-poilievre-political-audiobooks-before-canadian-election-day-iOOAT7rQ It’s politics on paper. With the Canadian federal election just around the corner, Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski explore two popular books that shine a light on the two main political players. Jacob reviews Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre by Mark Bourrie—a compelling biography of a driven and divisive politician. Karoline dives into Values by Mark Carney, a thick, heady exploration of economics, ethics, and leadership from the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor.

Plus, Karoline offers a review of Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi—a memoir that’s as much about identity as it is about indulgence.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Carney Vs. Poilievre: Political Audiobooks Before Canadian Election Day Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:15 It’s politics on paper. With the Canadian federal election just around the corner, Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski explore two popular books that shine a light on the two main political players. Jacob reviews Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre by Mark Bourrie—a compelling biography of a driven and divisive politician. Karoline dives into Values by Mark Carney, a thick, heady exploration of economics, ethics, and leadership from the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor. Plus, Karoline offers a review of Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi—a memoir that’s as much about identity as it is about indulgence. It’s politics on paper. With the Canadian federal election just around the corner, Karoline Bordeau and Jacob Shymanski explore two popular books that shine a light on the two main political players. Jacob reviews Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre by Mark Bourrie—a compelling biography of a driven and divisive politician. Karoline dives into Values by Mark Carney, a thick, heady exploration of economics, ethics, and leadership from the former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor. Plus, Karoline offers a review of Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi—a memoir that’s as much about identity as it is about indulgence. false full 226 4ad6b06d-db54-4cf8-b430-633b276cfc62 From Flow to Feeling: Exploring Beautiful Prose - Wednesday April 16th, 2025 What makes beautiful writing beautiful? CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to unpack the essence of great prose. Flow, rhythm, emotion, clarity; why are some sentences unforgettable? We go around the table and share our favourite examples of prose that stirs the soul.

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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/from-flow-to-feeling-exploring-beautiful-prose-wednesday-april-16th-2025-jO2JNKyV What makes beautiful writing beautiful? CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to unpack the essence of great prose. Flow, rhythm, emotion, clarity; why are some sentences unforgettable? We go around the table and share our favourite examples of prose that stirs the soul.

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]]> From Flow to Feeling: Exploring Beautiful Prose - Wednesday April 16th, 2025 Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:56 What makes beautiful writing beautiful? CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to unpack the essence of great prose. Flow, rhythm, emotion, clarity; why are some sentences unforgettable? We go around the table and share our favourite examples of prose that stirs the soul. What makes beautiful writing beautiful? CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to unpack the essence of great prose. Flow, rhythm, emotion, clarity; why are some sentences unforgettable? We go around the table and share our favourite examples of prose that stirs the soul. false full 225 078d42d8-3ee0-4068-9dd4-c491c9b32ec7 Haikus, Rhymes, and Timeless Lines: April is Poetry Month with Danielle McLaughlin - Monday April 14th, 2025 Danielle McLaughlin leads us through a poetic journey through memory and meaning. We reflect on the poems we carry from childhood to adulthood, from Dennis Lee to Robert Frost. Discover the history of poet laureates, hear a few stirring recitations, and enjoy listening to our own experimental poetry.

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]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/haikus-rhymes-and-timeless-lines-april-is-poetry-month-with-danielle-mclaughlin-monday-april-14th-2025-OGBJbEje Danielle McLaughlin leads us through a poetic journey through memory and meaning. We reflect on the poems we carry from childhood to adulthood, from Dennis Lee to Robert Frost. Discover the history of poet laureates, hear a few stirring recitations, and enjoy listening to our own experimental poetry.

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]]> Haikus, Rhymes, and Timeless Lines: April is Poetry Month with Danielle McLaughlin - Monday April 14th, 2025 Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:49 Danielle McLaughlin leads us through a poetic journey through memory and meaning. We reflect on the poems we carry from childhood to adulthood, from Dennis Lee to Robert Frost. Discover the history of poet laureates, hear a few stirring recitations, and enjoy listening to our own experimental poetry. Danielle McLaughlin leads us through a poetic journey through memory and meaning. We reflect on the poems we carry from childhood to adulthood, from Dennis Lee to Robert Frost. Discover the history of poet laureates, hear a few stirring recitations, and enjoy listening to our own experimental poetry. false full 224 010df659-4460-414f-b9cc-964a5f209c9c The Culture of Story: Author J.M. Frey on Worldbuilding That Lasts - Friday April 11th, 2025 Impressive worlds like Westeros or the USS Enterprise didn’t just spring from a map—they were shaped by values, power structures, and human history. Author and voice actor J.M. Frey explains why great worldbuilding goes far beyond geography. Frey dives into how she builds worlds readers instinctually believe, and all it takes sometimes is a subtle shift in reality. Plus, she previews her new audiobook Time and Tide, coming out May 2025.

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]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-culture-of-story-author-jm-frey-on-worldbuilding-that-lasts-friday-april-11th-2025-UVGQfLrJ Impressive worlds like Westeros or the USS Enterprise didn’t just spring from a map—they were shaped by values, power structures, and human history. Author and voice actor J.M. Frey explains why great worldbuilding goes far beyond geography. Frey dives into how she builds worlds readers instinctually believe, and all it takes sometimes is a subtle shift in reality. Plus, she previews her new audiobook Time and Tide, coming out May 2025.

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]]> The Culture of Story: Author J.M. Frey on Worldbuilding That Lasts - Friday April 11th, 2025 Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:10 Impressive worlds like Westeros or the USS Enterprise didn’t just spring from a map—they were shaped by values, power structures, and human history. Author and voice actor J.M. Frey explains why great worldbuilding goes far beyond geography. Frey dives into how she builds worlds readers instinctually believe, and all it takes sometimes is a subtle shift in reality. Plus, she previews her new audiobook Time and Tide, coming out May 2025. Impressive worlds like Westeros or the USS Enterprise didn’t just spring from a map—they were shaped by values, power structures, and human history. Author and voice actor J.M. Frey explains why great worldbuilding goes far beyond geography. Frey dives into how she builds worlds readers instinctually believe, and all it takes sometimes is a subtle shift in reality. Plus, she previews her new audiobook Time and Tide, coming out May 2025. false full 223 658d9032-d441-4c49-8386-9fec32cbfe52 Fallosophy by Ardra Shephard: Talking Through Living with MS - Wednesday April 9th, 2025 Ardra Shephard, creator of the Tripping on Air blog and host of Fashion Dis, reflects on her freshly released memoir, Fallosophy. She reveals the truths behind writing about her experiences living with MS–the pressure, beauty, support, humours and vulnerable sides to her story. A self-advocacy expert, Ardra shares love to her editors, flips scary tones into funny, and brings us her unashamed realities of living with chronic illness.

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]]> Wed, 9 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/fallosophy-by-ardra-shephard-talking-through-living-with-ms-wednesday-april-9th-2025-pi7r3V3a Ardra Shephard, creator of the Tripping on Air blog and host of Fashion Dis, reflects on her freshly released memoir, Fallosophy. She reveals the truths behind writing about her experiences living with MS–the pressure, beauty, support, humours and vulnerable sides to her story. A self-advocacy expert, Ardra shares love to her editors, flips scary tones into funny, and brings us her unashamed realities of living with chronic illness.

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]]> Fallosophy by Ardra Shephard: Talking Through Living with MS - Wednesday April 9th, 2025 Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:31 Ardra Shephard, creator of the Tripping on Air blog and host of Fashion Dis, reflects on her freshly released memoir, Fallosophy. She reveals the truths behind writing about her experiences living with MS–the pressure, beauty, support, humours and vulnerable sides to her story. A self-advocacy expert, Ardra shares love to her editors, flips scary tones into funny, and brings us her unashamed realities of living with chronic illness. Ardra Shephard, creator of the Tripping on Air blog and host of Fashion Dis, reflects on her freshly released memoir, Fallosophy. She reveals the truths behind writing about her experiences living with MS–the pressure, beauty, support, humours and vulnerable sides to her story. A self-advocacy expert, Ardra shares love to her editors, flips scary tones into funny, and brings us her unashamed realities of living with chronic illness. false full 222 4ed9e9fc-14f0-4aa4-8b12-e200e9524deb Laughing Through the Madness: A Journey into Satirical Fiction - Monday April 7th, 2025 From the biting irony of Swift’s A Modest Proposal to the bureaucratic absurdity of Heller’s Catch-22, satire has long been a tool for exposing society’s flaws—one dark laugh at a time. Red Széll explains the wit of satire, and shares his top satirical picks. We explore classics and contemporary gems, including Terry Pratchett’s wildly entertaining Going Postal and Paul Beatty’s provocative The Sellout.

Books discussed in this episode are:

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Going Postal by Terry Pratchett

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

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]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/laughing-through-the-madness-a-journey-into-satirical-fiction-monday-april-7th-2025-BRj0y4H4 From the biting irony of Swift’s A Modest Proposal to the bureaucratic absurdity of Heller’s Catch-22, satire has long been a tool for exposing society’s flaws—one dark laugh at a time. Red Széll explains the wit of satire, and shares his top satirical picks. We explore classics and contemporary gems, including Terry Pratchett’s wildly entertaining Going Postal and Paul Beatty’s provocative The Sellout.

Books discussed in this episode are:

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Going Postal by Terry Pratchett

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Laughing Through the Madness: A Journey into Satirical Fiction - Monday April 7th, 2025 Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:10 From the biting irony of Swift’s A Modest Proposal to the bureaucratic absurdity of Heller’s Catch-22, satire has long been a tool for exposing society’s flaws—one dark laugh at a time. Red Széll explains the wit of satire, and shares his top satirical picks. We explore classics and contemporary gems, including Terry Pratchett’s wildly entertaining Going Postal and Paul Beatty’s provocative The Sellout. Books discussed in this episode are: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Animal Farm by George Orwell Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Going Postal by Terry Pratchett The Sellout by Paul Beatty From the biting irony of Swift’s A Modest Proposal to the bureaucratic absurdity of Heller’s Catch-22, satire has long been a tool for exposing society’s flaws—one dark laugh at a time. Red Széll explains the wit of satire, and shares his top satirical picks. We explore classics and contemporary gems, including Terry Pratchett’s wildly entertaining Going Postal and Paul Beatty’s provocative The Sellout. Books discussed in this episode are: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Animal Farm by George Orwell Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Going Postal by Terry Pratchett The Sellout by Paul Beatty false full 221 9993f1fb-38fa-43d4-9c82-aefcbe308f92 From Grey’s Anatomy Tell-All to The International Space Station: Karen Magee’s Rapid Fire Book Blitz Buckle up! Karen Magee is back for another Rapid-Fire Review, where she races against the clock to give us the gist of her five most recent reads, which range from mysteries, memoir, and cerebral descriptions from space.

The books discussed in this episode are:

  • Don't you Cry by Mary Kubica
  • How to Save a Life by Lynette Rice
  • Every Last List by Mary Kubica
  • Orbital by Samantha Harvey
  • The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/greys-tell-all-J1HT6XQG Buckle up! Karen Magee is back for another Rapid-Fire Review, where she races against the clock to give us the gist of her five most recent reads, which range from mysteries, memoir, and cerebral descriptions from space.

The books discussed in this episode are:

  • Don't you Cry by Mary Kubica
  • How to Save a Life by Lynette Rice
  • Every Last List by Mary Kubica
  • Orbital by Samantha Harvey
  • The Friday Afternoon Club by Griffin Dunne

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> From Grey’s Anatomy Tell-All to The International Space Station: Karen Magee’s Rapid Fire Book Blitz Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:39 Buckle up! Karen Magee is back for another Rapid-Fire Review, where she races against the clock to give us the gist of her five most recent reads, which range from mysteries, memoir, and cerebral descriptions from space. Buckle up! Karen Magee is back for another Rapid-Fire Review, where she races against the clock to give us the gist of her five most recent reads, which range from mysteries, memoir, and cerebral descriptions from space. false full 220 c20471e2-83e0-43ff-a52c-829fc9240d73 Know Your Narrator: The Golden Voice of John Lee Sara Hillis explores John Lee’s fascinating journey from working odd jobs across Europe (like picking fruits in France) to becoming an Audie Award-winning voice behind some of the best-loved books in fiction and nonfiction.

Plus, Sara shares her fresh thoughts on Paula Hawkins's latest thriller “The Blue Hour” with all its winding plot and character complexities.

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]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/know-your-narrator-the-golden-voice-of-john-lee-10JBfun9 Sara Hillis explores John Lee’s fascinating journey from working odd jobs across Europe (like picking fruits in France) to becoming an Audie Award-winning voice behind some of the best-loved books in fiction and nonfiction.

Plus, Sara shares her fresh thoughts on Paula Hawkins's latest thriller “The Blue Hour” with all its winding plot and character complexities.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Know Your Narrator: The Golden Voice of John Lee Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:38 Sara Hillis explores John Lee’s fascinating journey from working odd jobs across Europe (like picking fruits in France) to becoming an Audie Award-winning voice behind some of the best-loved books in fiction and nonfiction. Sara Hillis explores John Lee’s fascinating journey from working odd jobs across Europe (like picking fruits in France) to becoming an Audie Award-winning voice behind some of the best-loved books in fiction and nonfiction. false full 219 dddd2b90-0add-49f9-bc32-3700dab2d3d0 Mastering the Audiobook Performance: Narrator Vikas Adam’s Studio Secrets Vikas Adam has narrated over 500 audiobooks, earned 25 Earphones Awards, and was an inaugural inductee into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. He shares insights on how he prepares to step into the studio, from warm teas to prep reading, and intrigues us on what he believes it takes to truly bring a story to life.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/mastering-the-audiobook-performance-narrator-vikas-adams-studio-secrets-wtvY16W3 Vikas Adam has narrated over 500 audiobooks, earned 25 Earphones Awards, and was an inaugural inductee into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. He shares insights on how he prepares to step into the studio, from warm teas to prep reading, and intrigues us on what he believes it takes to truly bring a story to life.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mastering the Audiobook Performance: Narrator Vikas Adam’s Studio Secrets Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:59 Vikas Adam has narrated over 500 audiobooks, earned 25 Earphones Awards, and was an inaugural inductee into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. He shares insights on how he prepares to step into the studio, from warm teas to prep reading, and intrigues us on what he believes it takes to truly bring a story to life. Vikas Adam has narrated over 500 audiobooks, earned 25 Earphones Awards, and was an inaugural inductee into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. He shares insights on how he prepares to step into the studio, from warm teas to prep reading, and intrigues us on what he believes it takes to truly bring a story to life. false full 218 d48bc697-50ab-48a1-a987-9bd3179865b0 Review of Sadie by Courtney Summers: Audiobook Meets Podcast Sadie by Courtney Summers is a young adult thriller told in alternating perspectives—a documentary maker following a missing girl’s story and Sadie’s own journey. With immersive sound design meeting audiobook narration, Jacob and Aamer unpack their thoughts on the success of this true crime audiobook.

Plus, Aamer Khan runs a “just for fun” Literary Guessing Game; seven questions featuring seven books, is Aamer testing Jacob’s knowledge, or just sneaking in some more recommendations?

Books featured in this discussion are:

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Fowl Play by Gordon Korman

The Queen of Paris by Pamela Binnings Ewen

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren

Elude by Rachel Van Dyken

The Capital of Dreams by Nadia Hashimi

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-of-sadie-by-courtney-summers-audiobook-meets-podcast-0MvMCDrc Sadie by Courtney Summers is a young adult thriller told in alternating perspectives—a documentary maker following a missing girl’s story and Sadie’s own journey. With immersive sound design meeting audiobook narration, Jacob and Aamer unpack their thoughts on the success of this true crime audiobook.

Plus, Aamer Khan runs a “just for fun” Literary Guessing Game; seven questions featuring seven books, is Aamer testing Jacob’s knowledge, or just sneaking in some more recommendations?

Books featured in this discussion are:

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Fowl Play by Gordon Korman

The Queen of Paris by Pamela Binnings Ewen

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren

Elude by Rachel Van Dyken

The Capital of Dreams by Nadia Hashimi

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Review of Sadie by Courtney Summers: Audiobook Meets Podcast Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:34 Sadie by Courtney Summers is a young adult thriller told in alternating perspectives—a documentary maker following a missing girl’s story and Sadie’s own journey. With immersive sound design meeting audiobook narration, Jacob and Aamer unpack their thoughts on the success of this true crime audiobook. Plus, Aamer Khan runs a “just for fun” Literary Guessing Game; seven questions featuring seven books, is Aamer testing Jacob’s knowledge, or just sneaking in some more recommendations? Books featured in this discussion are: Sadie by Courtney Summers Fowl Play by Gordon Korman The Queen of Paris by Pamela Binnings Ewen The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes The Rose Code by Kate Quinn The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren Elude by Rachel Van Dyken The Capital of Dreams by Nadia Hashimi Sadie by Courtney Summers is a young adult thriller told in alternating perspectives—a documentary maker following a missing girl’s story and Sadie’s own journey. With immersive sound design meeting audiobook narration, Jacob and Aamer unpack their thoughts on the success of this true crime audiobook. Plus, Aamer Khan runs a “just for fun” Literary Guessing Game; seven questions featuring seven books, is Aamer testing Jacob’s knowledge, or just sneaking in some more recommendations? Books featured in this discussion are: Sadie by Courtney Summers Fowl Play by Gordon Korman The Queen of Paris by Pamela Binnings Ewen The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes The Rose Code by Kate Quinn The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren Elude by Rachel Van Dyken The Capital of Dreams by Nadia Hashimi false full 217 d7ac2180-4d85-4bc6-b83d-cff540d428ac Review of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer: A Journey Through Indigenous Wisdom Karoline Bordeau unpacks Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, where Indigenous wisdom meet scientific exploration.  Kimmerer’s reflections on traditional teachings and ecological science offer a transformative perspective on the gifts of the land, the power of gratitude, and the importance of reciprocity. Jacob is struck by the idea that protecting nature is a response to the earth’s love for us, and he unwinds the concept of Indigenous languages animating the natural world through verbs, not nouns.

Plus, Karoline gives us her Solo Review of The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, where three best friends are given the chance to relive a pivotal year of their lives, aiming for a happier turn in their stories.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-of-braiding-sweetgrass-by-robin-wall-kimmerer-a-journey-through-indigenous-wisdom-aFE8b_Ra Karoline Bordeau unpacks Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, where Indigenous wisdom meet scientific exploration.  Kimmerer’s reflections on traditional teachings and ecological science offer a transformative perspective on the gifts of the land, the power of gratitude, and the importance of reciprocity. Jacob is struck by the idea that protecting nature is a response to the earth’s love for us, and he unwinds the concept of Indigenous languages animating the natural world through verbs, not nouns.

Plus, Karoline gives us her Solo Review of The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, where three best friends are given the chance to relive a pivotal year of their lives, aiming for a happier turn in their stories.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Review of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer: A Journey Through Indigenous Wisdom Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:01 Karoline Bordeau unpacks Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, where Indigenous wisdom meet scientific exploration. Kimmerer’s reflections on traditional teachings and ecological science offer a transformative perspective on the gifts of the land, the power of gratitude, and the importance of reciprocity. Jacob is struck by the idea that protecting nature is a response to the earth’s love for us, and he unwinds the concept of Indigenous languages animating the natural world through verbs, not nouns. Plus, Karoline gives us her Solo Review of The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, where three best friends are given the chance to relive a pivotal year of their lives, aiming for a happier turn in their stories. Karoline Bordeau unpacks Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, where Indigenous wisdom meet scientific exploration. Kimmerer’s reflections on traditional teachings and ecological science offer a transformative perspective on the gifts of the land, the power of gratitude, and the importance of reciprocity. Jacob is struck by the idea that protecting nature is a response to the earth’s love for us, and he unwinds the concept of Indigenous languages animating the natural world through verbs, not nouns. Plus, Karoline gives us her Solo Review of The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, where three best friends are given the chance to relive a pivotal year of their lives, aiming for a happier turn in their stories. false full 216 3d32ef6e-4e5f-44de-bc11-9861c2a1be33 The Art of Short Stories with Red Széll: Classics, Surprises, and Modern Gems Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell unravel their impressions of what it means to experience a short story in all its intended brilliance. From gothic tales by Poe, to 20th-century icons like Fitzgerald and contemporary voices like Munro and Atwood, they explore the gamut of authors who’ve left lasting impact in this genre, sometimes with prose that take only twenty minutes of our time.

Short stories mentioned in this episode are:

The Mezzotint by MR James from ‘Collected Ghost Stories of MR James’

Whoever Was Using this Bed by Raymond Carver, from ‘From Where I’m Calling From’

The lesser Evil by Andre Sapkowski

The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka  

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-short-stories-with-red-szell-classics-surprises-and-modern-gems-dXYIpxL8 Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell unravel their impressions of what it means to experience a short story in all its intended brilliance. From gothic tales by Poe, to 20th-century icons like Fitzgerald and contemporary voices like Munro and Atwood, they explore the gamut of authors who’ve left lasting impact in this genre, sometimes with prose that take only twenty minutes of our time.

Short stories mentioned in this episode are:

The Mezzotint by MR James from ‘Collected Ghost Stories of MR James’

Whoever Was Using this Bed by Raymond Carver, from ‘From Where I’m Calling From’

The lesser Evil by Andre Sapkowski

The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka  

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> The Art of Short Stories with Red Széll: Classics, Surprises, and Modern Gems Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:40 Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell unravel their impressions of what it means to experience a short story in all its intended brilliance. From gothic tales by Poe, to 20th-century icons like Fitzgerald and contemporary voices like Munro and Atwood, they explore the gamut of authors who’ve left lasting impact in this genre, sometimes with prose that take only twenty minutes of our time. Short stories mentioned in this episode are: The Mezzotint by MR James from ‘Collected Ghost Stories of MR James’ Whoever Was Using this Bed by Raymond Carver, from ‘From Where I’m Calling From’ The lesser Evil by Andre Sapkowski The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Jacob Shymanski and Red Szell unravel their impressions of what it means to experience a short story in all its intended brilliance. From gothic tales by Poe, to 20th-century icons like Fitzgerald and contemporary voices like Munro and Atwood, they explore the gamut of authors who’ve left lasting impact in this genre, sometimes with prose that take only twenty minutes of our time. Short stories mentioned in this episode are: The Mezzotint by MR James from ‘Collected Ghost Stories of MR James’ Whoever Was Using this Bed by Raymond Carver, from ‘From Where I’m Calling From’ The lesser Evil by Andre Sapkowski The metamorphosis by Franz Kafka The Lottery by Shirley Jackson false full 215 9ebd5ab5-3afc-43bb-b4c7-0d777dfec428 From UFOs to Vince McMahon: Paul Daniel’s Most Recent Must-Reads Long time friend and avid reader Paul Daniel takes us on a journey through three of his most recent reads: Imminent by Luis Elizondo, Ringmaster by Abraham Josephine Reisman, and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Paul has a few choice words, some bold opinions, and a lot of literary sass.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/from-ufos-to-vince-mcmahon-paul-daniels-most-recent-must-reads-XgsS7wzg Long time friend and avid reader Paul Daniel takes us on a journey through three of his most recent reads: Imminent by Luis Elizondo, Ringmaster by Abraham Josephine Reisman, and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Paul has a few choice words, some bold opinions, and a lot of literary sass.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> From UFOs to Vince McMahon: Paul Daniel’s Most Recent Must-Reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:07 Long time friend and avid reader Paul Daniel takes us on a journey through three of his most recent reads: Imminent by Luis Elizondo, Ringmaster by Abraham Josephine Reisman, and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Paul has a few choice words, some bold opinions, and a lot of literary sass. Long time friend and avid reader Paul Daniel takes us on a journey through three of his most recent reads: Imminent by Luis Elizondo, Ringmaster by Abraham Josephine Reisman, and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Paul has a few choice words, some bold opinions, and a lot of literary sass. false full 214 2c373d85-5b9f-4f0e-ac30-3ebbba7d9d02 BookTok and the Future of Digital Literature Consumption During Part 2 of Jacob’s chat with Alina (of According to Alina), they explore the effects of BookTok on book consumption habits, particularly the trend of overconsumption and its impact on the publishing industry. They discuss the resurgence of bookstores like Barnes & Noble, and speculate on the future of BookTok amid potential platform bans. Is it all doom and gloom? They reflect on positive trends emerging from BookTok and the evolving landscape of reading in the digital age.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/booktok-and-the-future-of-digital-literature-consumption-kplafTiq During Part 2 of Jacob’s chat with Alina (of According to Alina), they explore the effects of BookTok on book consumption habits, particularly the trend of overconsumption and its impact on the publishing industry. They discuss the resurgence of bookstores like Barnes & Noble, and speculate on the future of BookTok amid potential platform bans. Is it all doom and gloom? They reflect on positive trends emerging from BookTok and the evolving landscape of reading in the digital age.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> BookTok and the Future of Digital Literature Consumption Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:31 During Part 2 of Jacob’s chat with Alina (of According to Alina), they explore the effects of BookTok on book consumption habits, particularly the trend of overconsumption and its impact on the publishing industry. They discuss the resurgence of bookstores like Barnes & Noble, and speculate on the future of BookTok amid potential platform bans. Is it all doom and gloom? They reflect on positive trends emerging from BookTok and the evolving landscape of reading in the digital age. During Part 2 of Jacob’s chat with Alina (of According to Alina), they explore the effects of BookTok on book consumption habits, particularly the trend of overconsumption and its impact on the publishing industry. They discuss the resurgence of bookstores like Barnes & Noble, and speculate on the future of BookTok amid potential platform bans. Is it all doom and gloom? They reflect on positive trends emerging from BookTok and the evolving landscape of reading in the digital age. according to alina, booktok, tiktok ban, reading trends, ami audiobook review, publishing industry, romance genre, barnes & noble, alina grabowski, book overconsumption, jacob shymanski false full 213 63c3cef6-7553-4327-be6f-c0b2d8201c1f When Animals Speak: Chat with Author Amanda Leduc on Wild Life We explore Wild Life, the newest novel by Canadian Author and disability advocate Amanda Leduc. Wild Life follows two hyenas, Barbara and Kendrith, who, through their interactions with humans over decades, reveal what is possible when the barriers between human and animal are broken. Amanda Leduc shares how she pitched such an unconventional idea to publishers, and why she leans into the weird and unexpected. Plus, she lets us in on the lasting impact of her mentor, Jon Gould.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/when-animals-speak-chat-with-author-amanda-leduc-on-wild-life-7GI7_a18 We explore Wild Life, the newest novel by Canadian Author and disability advocate Amanda Leduc. Wild Life follows two hyenas, Barbara and Kendrith, who, through their interactions with humans over decades, reveal what is possible when the barriers between human and animal are broken. Amanda Leduc shares how she pitched such an unconventional idea to publishers, and why she leans into the weird and unexpected. Plus, she lets us in on the lasting impact of her mentor, Jon Gould.

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]]> When Animals Speak: Chat with Author Amanda Leduc on Wild Life Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:53 We explore Wild Life, the newest novel by Canadian Author and disability advocate Amanda Leduc. Wild Life follows two hyenas, Barbara and Kendrith, who, through their interactions with humans over decades, reveal what is possible when the barriers between human and animal are broken. Amanda Leduc shares how she pitched such an unconventional idea to publishers, and why she leans into the weird and unexpected. Plus, she lets us in on the lasting impact of her mentor, Jon Gould. We explore Wild Life, the newest novel by Canadian Author and disability advocate Amanda Leduc. Wild Life follows two hyenas, Barbara and Kendrith, who, through their interactions with humans over decades, reveal what is possible when the barriers between human and animal are broken. Amanda Leduc shares how she pitched such an unconventional idea to publishers, and why she leans into the weird and unexpected. Plus, she lets us in on the lasting impact of her mentor, Jon Gould. false full 212 a07a55b8-d47c-4be1-b98b-2dfa90b42c82 Rockstar Biographies & Music Memoirs with Greg David Is it better when rockstars tell their own stories? Celebrity memoirs are supposed to capture the highs and lows of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, but is that enough for the reader? Greg David gives us his reviews of: 

  • Brothers by Alex Van Halen 
  • The Storyteller by Dave Grohl 
  • Face the Music by Paul Stanley 
  • Kiss and Make-Up by Gene Simmons 
  • The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx

We share personal reflections on picking up books about legends, and whether they’re worth the hype.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rockstar-biographies-music-memoirs-with-greg-david-BBDN43a4 Is it better when rockstars tell their own stories? Celebrity memoirs are supposed to capture the highs and lows of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, but is that enough for the reader? Greg David gives us his reviews of: 

  • Brothers by Alex Van Halen 
  • The Storyteller by Dave Grohl 
  • Face the Music by Paul Stanley 
  • Kiss and Make-Up by Gene Simmons 
  • The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx

We share personal reflections on picking up books about legends, and whether they’re worth the hype.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Rockstar Biographies & Music Memoirs with Greg David Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:13 Is it better when rockstars tell their own stories? Celebrity memoirs are supposed to capture the highs and lows of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, but is that enough for the reader? Greg David gives us his reviews of: Brothers by Alex Van Halen The Storyteller by Dave Grohl Face the Music by Paul Stanley Kiss and Make-Up by Gene Simmons The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx We share personal reflections on picking up books about legends, and whether they’re worth the hype. Is it better when rockstars tell their own stories? Celebrity memoirs are supposed to capture the highs and lows of fame, creativity, and personal struggles, but is that enough for the reader? Greg David gives us his reviews of: Brothers by Alex Van Halen The Storyteller by Dave Grohl Face the Music by Paul Stanley Kiss and Make-Up by Gene Simmons The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx We share personal reflections on picking up books about legends, and whether they’re worth the hype. false full 211 6a67914e-713b-45db-9dd3-025911fa2400 Highlights from the 2025 Audies + Sara Hillis’s Case for Stephen King The Audies’ 30th anniversary was a mix of celebration and chaos. Sara Hillis recaps the major winners, highlights moments from the nostalgia-filled ceremony, and questions why accessibility considerations were missing from the world’s biggest audiobook award event.

Plus, Stephen King writes about nightmares, but in Insomnia, he also writes about love, grief, and sacrifice. In her Solo Review, Sara explores why King’s stories are as much about the light as they are about the dark.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/highlights-from-the-2025-audies-sara-hilliss-case-for-stephen-king-KUgfP60l The Audies’ 30th anniversary was a mix of celebration and chaos. Sara Hillis recaps the major winners, highlights moments from the nostalgia-filled ceremony, and questions why accessibility considerations were missing from the world’s biggest audiobook award event.

Plus, Stephen King writes about nightmares, but in Insomnia, he also writes about love, grief, and sacrifice. In her Solo Review, Sara explores why King’s stories are as much about the light as they are about the dark.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Highlights from the 2025 Audies + Sara Hillis’s Case for Stephen King Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:11 The Audies’ 30th anniversary was a mix of celebration and chaos. Sara Hillis recaps the major winners, highlights moments from the nostalgia-filled ceremony, and questions why accessibility considerations were missing from the world’s biggest audiobook award event. Plus, Stephen King writes about nightmares, but in Insomnia, he also writes about love, grief, and sacrifice. In her Solo Review, Sara explores why King’s stories are as much about the light as they are about the dark. The Audies’ 30th anniversary was a mix of celebration and chaos. Sara Hillis recaps the major winners, highlights moments from the nostalgia-filled ceremony, and questions why accessibility considerations were missing from the world’s biggest audiobook award event. Plus, Stephen King writes about nightmares, but in Insomnia, he also writes about love, grief, and sacrifice. In her Solo Review, Sara explores why King’s stories are as much about the light as they are about the dark. false full 210 e9589830-040e-4ef1-8414-53c61e438f28 Monsters or Creatures: How Fiction Explores The Other In every great story, there’s an outsider. The Other has been a defining theme in literature for centuries, shaping everything from Gothic horror to modern fantasy. Red Széll of My Life in Books explores the role of The Other in fiction, why it captivates us, and how it continues to evolve in storytelling today.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/monsters-or-creatures-how-fiction-explores-the-other-XG_ZYubf In every great story, there’s an outsider. The Other has been a defining theme in literature for centuries, shaping everything from Gothic horror to modern fantasy. Red Széll of My Life in Books explores the role of The Other in fiction, why it captivates us, and how it continues to evolve in storytelling today.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Monsters or Creatures: How Fiction Explores The Other Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:38 In every great story, there’s an outsider. The Other has been a defining theme in literature for centuries, shaping everything from Gothic horror to modern fantasy. Red Széll of My Life in Books explores the role of The Other in fiction, why it captivates us, and how it continues to evolve in storytelling today. In every great story, there’s an outsider. The Other has been a defining theme in literature for centuries, shaping everything from Gothic horror to modern fantasy. Red Széll of My Life in Books explores the role of The Other in fiction, why it captivates us, and how it continues to evolve in storytelling today. fantasy books, joseph conrad, identity in fiction, shirley jackson, the metamorphosis, my life in books, dr jekyll and mr hyde, speculative fiction, the other in fiction, fiction themes, classic literature, audiobook discussion, ami audiobook review, audiobooks, storytelling, outsiders in literature, horror fiction, game of thrones, literary analysis, book themes, jacob shymanski, frankenstein, red széll false full 209 2ff32d61-8a7c-4e94-84e9-a662b740fd0b 33 Years of Audiobook Engagement with Robin Whitten of AudioFile Magazine We meet Robin Whitten, founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine. She traces the magazine's inception in 1992, its dedication to reviewing and celebrating audiobooks, and the introduction of awards like the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards. Robin discusses the magazine's podcast, "Behind The Mic," and shares her perspective on the evolving audiobook industry, including the rise of AI narration.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/33-years-of-audiobook-engagement-with-robin-whitten-of-audiofile-magazine-ObeaTgtX We meet Robin Whitten, founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine. She traces the magazine's inception in 1992, its dedication to reviewing and celebrating audiobooks, and the introduction of awards like the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards. Robin discusses the magazine's podcast, "Behind The Mic," and shares her perspective on the evolving audiobook industry, including the rise of AI narration.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> 33 Years of Audiobook Engagement with Robin Whitten of AudioFile Magazine Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:50 We meet Robin Whitten, founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine. She traces the magazine's inception in 1992, its dedication to reviewing and celebrating audiobooks, and the introduction of awards like the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards. Robin discusses the magazine's podcast, "Behind The Mic," and shares her perspective on the evolving audiobook industry, including the rise of AI narration. We meet Robin Whitten, founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine. She traces the magazine's inception in 1992, its dedication to reviewing and celebrating audiobooks, and the introduction of awards like the Golden Voices and Earphones Awards. Robin discusses the magazine's podcast, "Behind The Mic," and shares her perspective on the evolving audiobook industry, including the rise of AI narration. audiobook review, behind the mic, audie awards, narrators, voice acting, audiobook history, earphones awards, audiobook industry, audiobook trends, ami audiobook review, audiobooks, robin whitten, audio storytelling, audiobook recommendations, golden voice awards, best audiobooks, audiobook lovers, ai narration, audiobook podcast, jacob shymanski, audiofile magazine false full 208 5d2cf1d6-1f55-4de7-92bf-e12fa4d04ee2 Romance Tropes and Short-form Book Talk: Breaking Down BookTok’s Influence Jacob is joined by UK-based YouTuber Alina (of According to Alina) to delve into the phenomenon of the BookTok  community on TikTok. What is typical content found on BookTok, and how does it contribute to the cyclical nature of creator engagement? We hear Alina’s concerns regarding anti-intellectualism within the community, and her opinions on the potential negative implications of endless romance trope discussions.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/romance-tropes-and-short-form-book-talk-breaking-down-booktoks-influence-KIxQaPeQ Jacob is joined by UK-based YouTuber Alina (of According to Alina) to delve into the phenomenon of the BookTok  community on TikTok. What is typical content found on BookTok, and how does it contribute to the cyclical nature of creator engagement? We hear Alina’s concerns regarding anti-intellectualism within the community, and her opinions on the potential negative implications of endless romance trope discussions.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Romance Tropes and Short-form Book Talk: Breaking Down BookTok’s Influence Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:45 Jacob is joined by UK-based YouTuber Alina (of According to Alina) to delve into the phenomenon of the BookTok  community on TikTok. What is typical content found on BookTok, and how does it contribute to the cyclical nature of creator engagement? We hear Alina’s concerns regarding anti-intellectualism within the community, and her opinions on the potential negative implications of endless romance trope discussions. Jacob is joined by UK-based YouTuber Alina (of According to Alina) to delve into the phenomenon of the BookTok  community on TikTok. What is typical content found on BookTok, and how does it contribute to the cyclical nature of creator engagement? We hear Alina’s concerns regarding anti-intellectualism within the community, and her opinions on the potential negative implications of endless romance trope discussions. according to alina, booktok, social media, tiktok, anti-intellectualism, ami audiobook review, book community, publishing industry, literary tropes, jacob shymanski false full 207 8f9447c7-8098-4ea4-8d88-d572da8e0983 Talking Pigs & Thought Police: Political Literature with Danielle McLaughlin Dictatorships, book bans, and doublespeak—just dystopian fiction, or a reflection of the world today? Danielle McLaughlin dives into Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. These classic novels explore power, control, and free thought—ideas that still resonate in 2025. Are we living out the futures they imagined?

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/talking-pigs-thought-police-political-literature-with-danielle-mclaughlin-otcQOwki Dictatorships, book bans, and doublespeak—just dystopian fiction, or a reflection of the world today? Danielle McLaughlin dives into Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. These classic novels explore power, control, and free thought—ideas that still resonate in 2025. Are we living out the futures they imagined?

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Talking Pigs & Thought Police: Political Literature with Danielle McLaughlin Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:31 Dictatorships, book bans, and doublespeak—just dystopian fiction, or a reflection of the world today? Danielle McLaughlin dives into Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. These classic novels explore power, control, and free thought—ideas that still resonate in 2025. Are we living out the futures they imagined? Dictatorships, book bans, and doublespeak—just dystopian fiction, or a reflection of the world today? Danielle McLaughlin dives into Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. These classic novels explore power, control, and free thought—ideas that still resonate in 2025. Are we living out the futures they imagined? brave new world, book bans, mikhail bulgakov, books, freedom of expression, political literature, classic literature, allegory, thought police, censorship, audiobooks, bestsellers, animal farm, nineteen eighty-four, orwell, dystopian fiction, totalitarianism, the master and margarita, aldous huxley, george orwell, dictatorships, modern relevance false full 206 c1294941-ea7f-4f3f-a6de-0d04cbfeb4f8 Reviews of The Wager by David Grann and All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney Review 1: The Wager by David Grann is a meticulously researched narrative immersing readers in the harsh realities of 18th-century sailing, offering a vivid portrayal of maritime life. Aamer and Jacob sift through why it’s difficult connecting to characters in this book, and explain the emotional toll of its intense, male-dominated atmosphere.

Review 2: Set in the deep south, All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney follows Allie Abraham, a teenager grappling with her Muslim identity in a polarized American society. Aamer Khan recaps the opening scene of this book, which encapsulates anxiety, stereotypes, and fears in an incredibly poignant way.

Books discussed in this episode are:

The Wager by David Grann

Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviews-of-the-wager-by-david-grann-and-all-american-muslim-girl-by-nadine-jolie-courtney-4g3LL8Dz Review 1: The Wager by David Grann is a meticulously researched narrative immersing readers in the harsh realities of 18th-century sailing, offering a vivid portrayal of maritime life. Aamer and Jacob sift through why it’s difficult connecting to characters in this book, and explain the emotional toll of its intense, male-dominated atmosphere.

Review 2: Set in the deep south, All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney follows Allie Abraham, a teenager grappling with her Muslim identity in a polarized American society. Aamer Khan recaps the opening scene of this book, which encapsulates anxiety, stereotypes, and fears in an incredibly poignant way.

Books discussed in this episode are:

The Wager by David Grann

Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Reviews of The Wager by David Grann and All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:28 Review 1: The Wager by David Grann is a meticulously researched narrative immersing readers in the harsh realities of 18th-century sailing, offering a vivid portrayal of maritime life. Aamer and Jacob sift through why it’s difficult connecting to characters in this book, and explain the emotional toll of its intense, male-dominated atmosphere. Review 2: Set in the deep south, All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney follows Allie Abraham, a teenager grappling with her Muslim identity in a polarized American society. Aamer Khan recaps the opening scene of this book, which encapsulates anxiety, stereotypes, and fears in an incredibly poignant way. Books discussed in this episode are: The Wager by David Grann Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney Review 1: The Wager by David Grann is a meticulously researched narrative immersing readers in the harsh realities of 18th-century sailing, offering a vivid portrayal of maritime life. Aamer and Jacob sift through why it’s difficult connecting to characters in this book, and explain the emotional toll of its intense, male-dominated atmosphere. Review 2: Set in the deep south, All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney follows Allie Abraham, a teenager grappling with her Muslim identity in a polarized American society. Aamer Khan recaps the opening scene of this book, which encapsulates anxiety, stereotypes, and fears in an incredibly poignant way. Books discussed in this episode are: The Wager by David Grann Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young All American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney high school dynamics, audiobook narration, cultural assimilation, 18th-century sailing, nadine jolie courtney, seafaring life, book podcast, aamer khan, maritime history, the wager, audiobook discussion, all-american muslim girl, ami audiobook review, islamophobia, muslim identity, self-discovery, faith exploration, david grann, circassian heritage, young adult fiction, literary analysis, naval adventures, book review, adolescence, jacob shymanski, historical nonfiction false full 205 db10d07a-3e03-4520-9d1c-79d8a825d3b7 Full Cast Horror: Inside The Creepy School Bus Audiobook with Author Paul Hough Paul Hough is the writer of The Creepy School Bus viral YouTube series, and newly released Audiobook of the same name. He explains the thought process behind including non-stereotypical disabled characters in the creation of this eerie world, what it’s like to write the psyche of child characters, and shares excitement about the full cast approach of bringing this drama to life.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/full-cast-horror-inside-the-creepy-school-bus-audiobook-with-author-paul-hough-hwsoti3T Paul Hough is the writer of The Creepy School Bus viral YouTube series, and newly released Audiobook of the same name. He explains the thought process behind including non-stereotypical disabled characters in the creation of this eerie world, what it’s like to write the psyche of child characters, and shares excitement about the full cast approach of bringing this drama to life.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Full Cast Horror: Inside The Creepy School Bus Audiobook with Author Paul Hough Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:23 Paul Hough is the writer of The Creepy School Bus viral YouTube series, and newly released Audiobook of the same name. He explains the thought process behind including non-stereotypical disabled characters in the creation of this eerie world, what it’s like to write the psyche of child characters, and shares excitement about the full cast approach of bringing this drama to life. Paul Hough is the writer of The Creepy School Bus viral YouTube series, and newly released Audiobook of the same name. He explains the thought process behind including non-stereotypical disabled characters in the creation of this eerie world, what it’s like to write the psyche of child characters, and shares excitement about the full cast approach of bringing this drama to life. behind the scenes, christina hendricks, ami audiobook review, full cast recording, inclusive characters, paul hough, youtube series, storytelling, audiobook, eddie mcgee, horror series, disability representation, author interview, horror fiction, audiobook production, young adult horror, audio sample, teen horror, the creepy schoolbus, horror podcast false full 204 57dd8085-4d8b-4ed4-a58e-560df6f1b807 John Steinbeck’s Influence: Hard Truths of the Human Condition Red Széll reminds us exactly how books hold the power to provoke, challenge, and inspire. He tributes John Steinbeck’s remarkable literary influence in The Grapes of Wrath, explains how Of Mice and Men still resonates today, and credits the role of fiction in shaping our understanding of humanity.

Plus, Jacob Shymanski sifts through the noise and gives us the goods on this week’s AMI Audiobook Review Best Sellers Breakdown.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/john-steinbecks-influence-hard-truths-of-the-human-condition-5qgkSEkS Red Széll reminds us exactly how books hold the power to provoke, challenge, and inspire. He tributes John Steinbeck’s remarkable literary influence in The Grapes of Wrath, explains how Of Mice and Men still resonates today, and credits the role of fiction in shaping our understanding of humanity.

Plus, Jacob Shymanski sifts through the noise and gives us the goods on this week’s AMI Audiobook Review Best Sellers Breakdown.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> John Steinbeck’s Influence: Hard Truths of the Human Condition Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:00 Red Széll reminds us exactly how books hold the power to provoke, challenge, and inspire. He tributes John Steinbeck’s remarkable literary influence in The Grapes of Wrath, explains how Of Mice and Men still resonates today, and credits the role of fiction in shaping our understanding of humanity. Plus, Jacob Shymanski sifts through the noise and gives us the goods on this week’s AMI Audiobook Review Best Sellers Breakdown. Red Széll reminds us exactly how books hold the power to provoke, challenge, and inspire. He tributes John Steinbeck’s remarkable literary influence in The Grapes of Wrath, explains how Of Mice and Men still resonates today, and credits the role of fiction in shaping our understanding of humanity. Plus, Jacob Shymanski sifts through the noise and gives us the goods on this week’s AMI Audiobook Review Best Sellers Breakdown. mel robbins, audiobook review, social change, booktok, romantasy, john steinbeck, a court of thorns and roses, nyt best sellers, annie proulx, feminism in literature, bestseller books, diverse literature, amy tan, perris california, the sirens’ call, the let them theory, storytelling, ami, the frozen river, rachel stark, book recommendations, the grapes of wrath, ursula k. le guin, chris hayes, onyx storm, sarah j. maas, rebecca yarros, red széll, ariel lawhon false full 203 14d12427-f7d5-48e6-82b8-faccb45aa086 Canada Reads 2025 & How Stories Shape our Sense of Home Karoline Bourdeau has never missed a year of the Canada Reads debates. She breaks down this year’s shortlisted top five books, focusing on the one that left her with the biggest impression, Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew. She shares how immigrant stories reflect her own journey, feeling like a lost teen soul navigating a new country, balancing the perspectives of other immigrants and their challenges with her own troubles. Plus, we get Theresa Power’s review of Colours in Her Hands by Alice Zorn, a novel painting a vivid portrait of a young artist finding her way in the world.

Books discussed in this episode are:
Watch Out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey
A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby 
Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper 
Jennie's Boy by Wayne Johnston 
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah,
Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/canada-reads2025-how-stories-shape-our-sense-of-home-G4ZXG4xM Karoline Bourdeau has never missed a year of the Canada Reads debates. She breaks down this year’s shortlisted top five books, focusing on the one that left her with the biggest impression, Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew. She shares how immigrant stories reflect her own journey, feeling like a lost teen soul navigating a new country, balancing the perspectives of other immigrants and their challenges with her own troubles. Plus, we get Theresa Power’s review of Colours in Her Hands by Alice Zorn, a novel painting a vivid portrait of a young artist finding her way in the world.

Books discussed in this episode are:
Watch Out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey
A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby 
Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper 
Jennie's Boy by Wayne Johnston 
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah,
Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Canada Reads 2025 & How Stories Shape our Sense of Home Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:14 Karoline Bourdeau has never missed a year of the Canada Reads debates. She breaks down this year’s shortlisted top five books, focusing on the one that left her with the biggest impression, Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew. She shares how immigrant stories reflect her own journey, feeling like a lost teen soul navigating a new country, balancing the perspectives of other immigrants and their challenges with her own troubles. Plus, we get Theresa Power’s review of Colours in Her Hands by Alice Zorn, a novel painting a vivid portrait of a young artist finding her way in the world. Karoline Bourdeau has never missed a year of the Canada Reads debates. She breaks down this year’s shortlisted top five books, focusing on the one that left her with the biggest impression, Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew. She shares how immigrant stories reflect her own journey, feeling like a lost teen soul navigating a new country, balancing the perspectives of other immigrants and their challenges with her own troubles. Plus, we get Theresa Power’s review of Colours in Her Hands by Alice Zorn, a novel painting a vivid portrait of a young artist finding her way in the world. wayne johnston, audiobook review, alice zorn, ami audiobook review, jennilee austria-bonifacio, colours in her hands, watch out for her, memoirs, samantha m. bailey, character analysis, book discussion, immigrant experience, etta and otto and russell and james, homes: a refugee story, abu bakr al rabeeah, a two-spirit journey, librarian review, ami audiobook review, jennie's boy, karoline bourdeau, canada reads shortlist, identity and belonging, canadian literature, storytelling, theresa power, literary fiction, books about resilience, canada reads 2025, ma-nee chacaby, dandelion, book recommendations, self-discovery, jamie chai yun liew, refugee stories, art and identity, ami-audio, fiction review, creative journey, novels about art, immigrant stories, book review, audiobook podcast, jacob shymanski, reuniting with strangers, emma hooper false full 202 2a484ebb-d71c-4896-877b-1964d1ba306c The Mob Mentality of Reading: Is it Good Because It’s Popular? Fifty Shades of Grey and the Twilight saga—are they loved because they’re great, or just because they’re everywhere? Jacob Shymanski and Theresa Power break down the psychology of popular books, featuring responses from our book club community on what makes a book worth (or not worth) the mass buy-in.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mob-mentality-of-reading-is-it-goodbecause-its-popular-Mvx0Ir_s Fifty Shades of Grey and the Twilight saga—are they loved because they’re great, or just because they’re everywhere? Jacob Shymanski and Theresa Power break down the psychology of popular books, featuring responses from our book club community on what makes a book worth (or not worth) the mass buy-in.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> The Mob Mentality of Reading: Is it Good Because It’s Popular? Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:50 Fifty Shades of Grey and the Twilight saga—are they loved because they’re great, or just because they’re everywhere? Jacob Shymanski and Theresa Power break down the psychology of popular books, featuring responses from our book club community on what makes a book worth (or not worth) the mass buy-in. Fifty Shades of Grey and the Twilight saga—are they loved because they’re great, or just because they’re everywhere? Jacob Shymanski and Theresa Power break down the psychology of popular books, featuring responses from our book club community on what makes a book worth (or not worth) the mass buy-in. bestseller hype, book criticism, books, 50 shades of grey, hype books, mass appeal, book club, should you read it, book discussion, overrated books, ami audiobook review, audiobooks, popular books, book snob, book recommendations, colleen hoover, mainstream books, literary trends, twilight, celebrity memoirs, book controversy, book marketing, bestseller debate false full 201 f08742bb-a350-405d-850e-be0dc25927a8 Logic Gaps, Slow Burns, and Broken Worlds Are you frustrated when authors can’t justify their own logic in the worlds they’ve built? Jacob and Ramya discuss some of the biggest logic gaps in popular books (Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire make the list). Some dialogue is too good to believe. Time travel is a beast to master and no reader is ever satisfied. And what happens when hard magic is flimsy? Here are hot takes on why internal consistency is key to a satisfying read.

Plus, is a ‘Slow Burn’ Book Worth Our Patience? Not always, and we tell you why.

And to wrap things up, Ramya reviews The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a critically acclaimed Psychological Thriller with a major plot twist and many mind games.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/logic-gaps-slow-burns-and-broken-worlds-RxA_zzuT Are you frustrated when authors can’t justify their own logic in the worlds they’ve built? Jacob and Ramya discuss some of the biggest logic gaps in popular books (Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire make the list). Some dialogue is too good to believe. Time travel is a beast to master and no reader is ever satisfied. And what happens when hard magic is flimsy? Here are hot takes on why internal consistency is key to a satisfying read.

Plus, is a ‘Slow Burn’ Book Worth Our Patience? Not always, and we tell you why.

And to wrap things up, Ramya reviews The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a critically acclaimed Psychological Thriller with a major plot twist and many mind games.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Logic Gaps, Slow Burns, and Broken Worlds Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:36 Are you frustrated when authors can’t justify their own logic in the worlds they’ve built? Jacob and Ramya discuss some of the biggest logic gaps in popular books (Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire make the list). Some dialogue is too good to believe. Time travel is a beast to master and no reader is ever satisfied. And what happens when hard magic is flimsy? Here are hot takes on why internal consistency is key to a satisfying read. Plus, is a ‘Slow Burn’ Book Worth Our Patience? Not always, and we tell you why. And to wrap things up, Ramya reviews The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a critically acclaimed Psychological Thriller with a major plot twist and many mind games. Are you frustrated when authors can’t justify their own logic in the worlds they’ve built? Jacob and Ramya discuss some of the biggest logic gaps in popular books (Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire make the list). Some dialogue is too good to believe. Time travel is a beast to master and no reader is ever satisfied. And what happens when hard magic is flimsy? Here are hot takes on why internal consistency is key to a satisfying read. Plus, is a ‘Slow Burn’ Book Worth Our Patience? Not always, and we tell you why. And to wrap things up, Ramya reviews The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, a critically acclaimed Psychological Thriller with a major plot twist and many mind games. fantasy books, mystery books, psychological thriller, thriller novels, fiction logic, thriller books, psychological drama, plot holes, storytelling mistakes, book discussion, hunger games, must-read books, book pacing, project hail mary, tana french, internal consistency, storytelling, literary fiction, alex michaelides, harry potter, the hunter, game of thrones, crime fiction, world-building, plot twist, slow burn books, book review, reading habits, the silent patient, character development, sci-fi books false full 200 05174227-e53a-44ae-a06d-f82dc8ec7bc5 Reviewing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore: A Deep Dive into Mystery and Family Secrets Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski review The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a slow-burn story weaving together a rich tapestry of characters, over a decade of time. Part mystery, part thriller, part family drama—we unpack the eerie summer camp setting, the tangled secrets of the Van Laar family, and the masterful narration by Saskia Maarleveld.

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-the-god-of-the-woods-by-liz-moore-a-deep-dive-into-mystery-and-family-secrets-5cno05Xq Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski review The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a slow-burn story weaving together a rich tapestry of characters, over a decade of time. Part mystery, part thriller, part family drama—we unpack the eerie summer camp setting, the tangled secrets of the Van Laar family, and the masterful narration by Saskia Maarleveld.

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]]> Reviewing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore: A Deep Dive into Mystery and Family Secrets Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:56 Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski review The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a slow-burn story weaving together a rich tapestry of characters, over a decade of time. Part mystery, part thriller, part family drama—we unpack the eerie summer camp setting, the tangled secrets of the Van Laar family, and the masterful narration by Saskia Maarleveld. Sara Hillis and Jacob Shymanski review The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a slow-burn story weaving together a rich tapestry of characters, over a decade of time. Part mystery, part thriller, part family drama—we unpack the eerie summer camp setting, the tangled secrets of the Van Laar family, and the masterful narration by Saskia Maarleveld. audiobook narration, saskia maarleveld, family drama, thriller, summer camp, 1970s fiction, ami audiobook review, van laar family, mystery novel, audiobook, sara hillis, the god of the woods, gothic literature, liz moore, adirondack woods, book review, jacob shymanski false full 199 e6e71d2d-f435-47f7-a763-cbc5a9593799 Cats in Literature: Review of We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/cats-in-literature-review-of-well-prescribe-you-a-cat-by-syou-ishida-z_taJHYD Cats in Literature: Review of We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:22 Danielle McLaughlin reviews We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, a unique narrative of a transient clinic offering cats as solutions to personal dilemmas. We also examine the portrayal of cats in other literary works, namely Japanese literature, highlighting the animals’ metaphorical roles. Danielle McLaughlin reviews We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, a unique narrative of a transient clinic offering cats as solutions to personal dilemmas. We also examine the portrayal of cats in other literary works, namely Japanese literature, highlighting the animals’ metaphorical roles. audiobook review, haruki murakami, syou ishida, the makioka sisters, feline symbolism, old possum's book of practical cats, ami audiobook review, i am a cat, alice in wonderland, danielle mclaughlin, cats in literature, e. madison shimoda, kazuo ishiguro, pale view of the hills, literary analysis, junichiro tanizaki, the master and margarita, cat therapy, we'll prescribe you a cat, cheshire cat, t.s. eliot, soseki false full 198 f66a74bf-36b6-4473-8ca8-9b7dbf3d73de Reviews of Avenue of Champions by Connor Kerr & Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: Stories with Lessons Métis history, generational pain, and the lies of reconciliation—Avenue of Champions doesn’t hold back. Jacob breaks down Connor Kerr’s powerful reality checks on Indigenous truths, before Ramya dives into Greenlights, where Matthew McConaughey’s larger-than-life personality takes us on a ride through Hollywood games, questionable family ties, and McConaughey’s over-the-top poetic philosophy of “catching greenlights.”

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]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviews-of-avenue-of-champions-by-connor-kerr-greenlights-by-matthew-mcconaughey-stories-with-lessons-1PmQ09E_ Métis history, generational pain, and the lies of reconciliation—Avenue of Champions doesn’t hold back. Jacob breaks down Connor Kerr’s powerful reality checks on Indigenous truths, before Ramya dives into Greenlights, where Matthew McConaughey’s larger-than-life personality takes us on a ride through Hollywood games, questionable family ties, and McConaughey’s over-the-top poetic philosophy of “catching greenlights.”

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]]> Reviews of Avenue of Champions by Connor Kerr & Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: Stories with Lessons Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:49 Métis history, generational pain, and the lies of reconciliation—Avenue of Champions doesn’t hold back. Jacob breaks down Connor Kerr’s powerful reality checks on Indigenous truths, before Ramya dives into Greenlights, where Matthew McConaughey’s larger-than-life personality takes us on a ride through Hollywood games, questionable family ties, and McConaughey’s over-the-top poetic philosophy of “catching greenlights.” Métis history, generational pain, and the lies of reconciliation—Avenue of Champions doesn’t hold back. Jacob breaks down Connor Kerr’s powerful reality checks on Indigenous truths, before Ramya dives into Greenlights, where Matthew McConaughey’s larger-than-life personality takes us on a ride through Hollywood games, questionable family ties, and McConaughey’s over-the-top poetic philosophy of “catching greenlights.” matthew mcconaughey, audiobook review, greenlights, generational trauma, truth and reconciliation, canadian fiction, métis stories, indigenous identity, indigenous literature, mcconaughey wisdom, ami audiobook review, must-read books, storytelling, hollywood memoir, audiobook recommendations, best audiobooks, avenue of champions, book review, celebrity audiobooks, connor kerr false full 197 c138f7b5-0fa0-4a54-ba84-b558d5b8e96d Behind the Microphone of an Audiobook Narrator: Get to Know Simon Mattacks Audiobook narration: is it pure performance or a faithful reading of the text? We get into it with Simon Mattacks, a narrator who’s voiced more than 100 books (including some for Ann Cleeves fans). He shares how he approaches characters and accents, whether it’s just a performance or if there’s more to connecting with the listener, and of course we get into his own takes on the listening experience of audiobooks.

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]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/behind-the-microphone-of-an-audiobook-narrator-get-to-know-simon-mattacks-NZUblC0s Audiobook narration: is it pure performance or a faithful reading of the text? We get into it with Simon Mattacks, a narrator who’s voiced more than 100 books (including some for Ann Cleeves fans). He shares how he approaches characters and accents, whether it’s just a performance or if there’s more to connecting with the listener, and of course we get into his own takes on the listening experience of audiobooks.

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]]> Behind the Microphone of an Audiobook Narrator: Get to Know Simon Mattacks Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:18 Audiobook narration: is it pure performance or a faithful reading of the text? We get into it with Simon Mattacks, a narrator who’s voiced more than 100 books (including some for Ann Cleeves fans). He shares how he approaches characters and accents, whether it’s just a performance or if there’s more to connecting with the listener, and of course we get into his own takes on the listening experience of audiobooks. Audiobook narration: is it pure performance or a faithful reading of the text? We get into it with Simon Mattacks, a narrator who’s voiced more than 100 books (including some for Ann Cleeves fans). He shares how he approaches characters and accents, whether it’s just a performance or if there’s more to connecting with the listener, and of course we get into his own takes on the listening experience of audiobooks. audiobook narrator, audiobook narration, audiobook characters, how audiobooks are made, simon mattacks, audiobook performance, audiobook industry, how to become an audiobook narrator, audiobook discussion, narrator insights, behind the scenes audiobooks, audiobook storytelling, professional narration, audiobook production, voice acting tips, voice over artist, audiobook recording process, audiobook fans, audiobook podcast, audiobook voice acting false full 196 30dda735-a6bb-4c42-a10d-a8cda94a4140 Book Bans, Free Speech, and The Potential Power of Literature Book bans are back in the spotlight after The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill was pulled from the London, Ontario Catholic School Board. The novel, which confronts the history of slavery and racial injustice, has faced controversy over its unflinching portrayal of difficult themes. Kelly MacDonald is here to explore the censorship debate, the role of literature in education, and what it means for authors, educators, and readers.

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]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/book-bans-free-speech-and-the-potential-power-of-literature-nkK2fEkJ Book bans are back in the spotlight after The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill was pulled from the London, Ontario Catholic School Board. The novel, which confronts the history of slavery and racial injustice, has faced controversy over its unflinching portrayal of difficult themes. Kelly MacDonald is here to explore the censorship debate, the role of literature in education, and what it means for authors, educators, and readers.

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]]> Book Bans, Free Speech, and The Potential Power of Literature Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:33 Book bans are back in the spotlight after The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill was pulled from the London, Ontario Catholic School Board. The novel, which confronts the history of slavery and racial injustice, has faced controversy over its unflinching portrayal of difficult themes. Kelly MacDonald is here to explore the censorship debate, the role of literature in education, and what it means for authors, educators, and readers. Book bans are back in the spotlight after The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill was pulled from the London, Ontario Catholic School Board. The novel, which confronts the history of slavery and racial injustice, has faced controversy over its unflinching portrayal of difficult themes. Kelly MacDonald is here to explore the censorship debate, the role of literature in education, and what it means for authors, educators, and readers. false full 195 b850599b-4a23-4e07-87d6-e395ed247298 Exploring the Comedy of Corporate Horror: Review of I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue What happens when Joline, a complicated character with a penchant for self-destruction, gains access to everyone's emails at work? From the presentation of petty office drama to complex relationships, Aamer Khan and Sharon Johnston help Jacob figure out if this book truly delivers on its clever premise.

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]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/exploring-the-comedy-of-corporate-horror-review-of-i-hope-this-finds-you-well-by-natalie-sue-ZF_O6qR1 What happens when Joline, a complicated character with a penchant for self-destruction, gains access to everyone's emails at work? From the presentation of petty office drama to complex relationships, Aamer Khan and Sharon Johnston help Jacob figure out if this book truly delivers on its clever premise.

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]]> Exploring the Comedy of Corporate Horror: Review of I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:56 What happens when Joline, a complicated character with a penchant for self-destruction, gains access to everyone's emails at work? From the presentation of petty office drama to complex relationships, Aamer Khan and Sharon Johnston help Jacob figure out if this book truly delivers on its clever premise. What happens when Joline, a complicated character with a penchant for self-destruction, gains access to everyone's emails at work? From the presentation of petty office drama to complex relationships, Aamer Khan and Sharon Johnston help Jacob figure out if this book truly delivers on its clever premise. aamer khan, ami audiobook review, sharon johnston, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 194 3b0b546b-32fd-4419-9633-ee349a3e4ea5 Grief, Love, and Acceptance: Review of What I Know About You by Éric Chacour We examine Éric Chacour’s What I Know About You, a powerful Canadian LGBTQ+ novel originally published in French, set in late 20th-century Egypt. The story follows a father, his son, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Our conversation moves from poetic to searching, with thoughts from CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power.

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]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/grief-love-and-acceptance-review-of-what-i-know-about-you-by-eric-chacour-_HZu803b We examine Éric Chacour’s What I Know About You, a powerful Canadian LGBTQ+ novel originally published in French, set in late 20th-century Egypt. The story follows a father, his son, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Our conversation moves from poetic to searching, with thoughts from CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power.

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]]> Grief, Love, and Acceptance: Review of What I Know About You by Éric Chacour Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:41 We examine Éric Chacour’s What I Know About You, a powerful Canadian LGBTQ+ novel originally published in French, set in late 20th-century Egypt. The story follows a father, his son, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Our conversation moves from poetic to searching, with thoughts from CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power. We examine Éric Chacour’s What I Know About You, a powerful Canadian LGBTQ+ novel originally published in French, set in late 20th-century Egypt. The story follows a father, his son, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Our conversation moves from poetic to searching, with thoughts from CELA’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power. false full 193 4daafb1b-0848-4d44-95a0-fc9940d27cb0 Rapid Fire Review with Memoir Addict Andy Frank We welcome back Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for a deeper than usual Rapid Fire Review. Andy shares five intriguing memoirs and biographies, and gives us his impressions of Nick Drake’s haunting journey, to Matthew McConaughey’s unconventional wisdom, and Dave Grohl’s storytelling charm.

The five books discussed in this episode are…
Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton Jack
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Open: An autobiography by Andre Agassi
Miracle and Wonder: conversations with Paul Simon by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam
The Storyteller Expanded: ...Because There's More to the Story by Dave Grohl

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]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-memoir-addict-andy-frank-yudlMf71 We welcome back Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for a deeper than usual Rapid Fire Review. Andy shares five intriguing memoirs and biographies, and gives us his impressions of Nick Drake’s haunting journey, to Matthew McConaughey’s unconventional wisdom, and Dave Grohl’s storytelling charm.

The five books discussed in this episode are…
Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton Jack
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Open: An autobiography by Andre Agassi
Miracle and Wonder: conversations with Paul Simon by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam
The Storyteller Expanded: ...Because There's More to the Story by Dave Grohl

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]]> Rapid Fire Review with Memoir Addict Andy Frank Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:01 We welcome back Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for a deeper than usual Rapid Fire Review. Andy shares five intriguing memoirs and biographies, and gives us his impressions of Nick Drake’s haunting journey, to Matthew McConaughey’s unconventional wisdom, and Dave Grohl’s storytelling charm. The five books discussed in this episode are…Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton JackGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyOpen: An autobiography by Andre AgassiMiracle and Wonder: conversations with Paul Simon by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce HeadlamThe Storyteller Expanded: ...Because There's More to the Story by Dave Grohl We welcome back Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for a deeper than usual Rapid Fire Review. Andy shares five intriguing memoirs and biographies, and gives us his impressions of Nick Drake’s haunting journey, to Matthew McConaughey’s unconventional wisdom, and Dave Grohl’s storytelling charm. The five books discussed in this episode are…Nick Drake: The Life by Richard Morton JackGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyOpen: An autobiography by Andre AgassiMiracle and Wonder: conversations with Paul Simon by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce HeadlamThe Storyteller Expanded: ...Because There's More to the Story by Dave Grohl false full 192 773be505-323b-4227-afb5-7a55ef1d5772 Reviewing The Women by Kristin Hannah: Untold Stories of Vietnam We uncover the untold stories of Vietnam with Kristin Hannah's The Women. Sara Hillis shares perspectives on the novel’s intricate look at female friendships, PTSD, and the sacrifices of women in wartime. From unforgettable settings to emotional highs and lows, this episode is a tribute to those stories in the shadows that deserve to be heard.

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]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-the-women-by-kristin-hannah-untold-stories-of-vietnam-O43aOucb We uncover the untold stories of Vietnam with Kristin Hannah's The Women. Sara Hillis shares perspectives on the novel’s intricate look at female friendships, PTSD, and the sacrifices of women in wartime. From unforgettable settings to emotional highs and lows, this episode is a tribute to those stories in the shadows that deserve to be heard.

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]]> Reviewing The Women by Kristin Hannah: Untold Stories of Vietnam Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:02 We uncover the untold stories of Vietnam with Kristin Hannah's The Women. Sara Hillis shares perspectives on the novel’s intricate look at female friendships, PTSD, and the sacrifices of women in wartime. From unforgettable settings to emotional highs and lows, this episode is a tribute to those stories in the shadows that deserve to be heard. We uncover the untold stories of Vietnam with Kristin Hannah's The Women. Sara Hillis shares perspectives on the novel’s intricate look at female friendships, PTSD, and the sacrifices of women in wartime. From unforgettable settings to emotional highs and lows, this episode is a tribute to those stories in the shadows that deserve to be heard. false full 191 f1d574c3-2909-429a-bb17-94a9dd89b123 Rapid Fire Review with Katherine Vatcher We welcome back a friend of AMI who lets us in on her latest reads. She joins us for Rapid Fire Review: Kathrine Vatcher

Books discussed in this episode…

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

The Tide Between Us by Olive Collins

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington

Captivity of The Oatman Girls by R.B. Stratton

Carleys Voice: Breaking Through Autism by Arthur Fleischman 

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]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-katherine-vatcher-q_YHym9M We welcome back a friend of AMI who lets us in on her latest reads. She joins us for Rapid Fire Review: Kathrine Vatcher

Books discussed in this episode…

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

The Tide Between Us by Olive Collins

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington

Captivity of The Oatman Girls by R.B. Stratton

Carleys Voice: Breaking Through Autism by Arthur Fleischman 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Rapid Fire Review with Katherine Vatcher Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:47 We welcome back a friend of AMI who lets us in on her latest reads. She joins us for Rapid Fire Review: Kathrine Vatcher We welcome back a friend of AMI who lets us in on her latest reads. She joins us for Rapid Fire Review: Kathrine Vatcher false full 190 67eab3cb-4844-420e-83e3-f68fabbedaa9 Author Interview: Double Take by Kathryn Cole We dive into Kathryn Cole’s life in authoring, illustrating, editing, and much more of her fascinating career in Canadian Lliterature. Kathryn has a lot to say about the changes in the publishing process, her experience editing other peoples works versus her own writing adventures, and a whole lot on what it was like adopting children as a young, single mother.

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]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/author-interview-double-take-by-katheryn-cole-GixhDX5m We dive into Kathryn Cole’s life in authoring, illustrating, editing, and much more of her fascinating career in Canadian Lliterature. Kathryn has a lot to say about the changes in the publishing process, her experience editing other peoples works versus her own writing adventures, and a whole lot on what it was like adopting children as a young, single mother.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Author Interview: Double Take by Kathryn Cole Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:28 We dive into Kathryn Cole’s life in authoring, illustrating, editing, and much more of her fascinating career in Canadian Literature. Kathryn has a lot to say about the changes in the publishing process, her experience editing other peoples works versus her own writing adventures, and a whole lot on what it was like adopting children as a young, single mother. We dive into Kathryn Cole’s life in authoring, illustrating, editing, and much more of her fascinating career in Canadian Literature. Kathryn has a lot to say about the changes in the publishing process, her experience editing other peoples works versus her own writing adventures, and a whole lot on what it was like adopting children as a young, single mother. false full 189 37db7fc9-aaee-496d-82f4-2a3e4a1b9161 Literature for Swimmers with Danielle McLaughlin Danielle McLaughlin lets us in on her love for swimming, and ties the hobby right back in with her love for literature. With books like Swell: A Waterbiography by Jenny Landreth, there is much to talk about around the world of water. Danielle takes us on a literary plunge, and it’s nothing less than fascinating.

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]]> Tue, 7 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/literature-for-swimmers-with-danielle-mclaughlin-msV6LoJ6 Danielle McLaughlin lets us in on her love for swimming, and ties the hobby right back in with her love for literature. With books like Swell: A Waterbiography by Jenny Landreth, there is much to talk about around the world of water. Danielle takes us on a literary plunge, and it’s nothing less than fascinating.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Literature for Swimmers with Danielle McLaughlin Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:41 Danielle McLaughlin lets us in on her love for swimming, and ties the hobby right back in with her love for literature. With books like Swell: A Waterbiography by Jenny Landreth, there is much to talk about around the world of water. Danielle takes us on a literary plunge, and it’s nothing less than fascinating. Danielle McLaughlin lets us in on her love for swimming, and ties the hobby right back in with her love for literature. With books like Swell: A Waterbiography by Jenny Landreth, there is much to talk about around the world of water. Danielle takes us on a literary plunge, and it’s nothing less than fascinating. false full 188 5f0c8726-f18b-4ebe-8fea-9f20658234d1 A Book Look at 2025 with Karoline Bourdeau Karoline Bourdeau introduces us to BetaBooks, a platform where authors open up their writing for crowd-sourced consultation. Plus, we ponder about our own 2025 reading goals, and consider how Spotify is changing the competition for audiobook consumption.

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]]> Fri, 3 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/a-book-look-at-2025-with-karoline-bourdeau-NYHdsLZd Karoline Bourdeau introduces us to BetaBooks, a platform where authors open up their writing for crowd-sourced consultation. Plus, we ponder about our own 2025 reading goals, and consider how Spotify is changing the competition for audiobook consumption.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> A Book Look at 2025 with Karoline Bourdeau Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:48 Karoline Bourdeau introduces us to BetaBooks, a platform where authors open up their writing for crowd-sourced consultation. Plus, we ponder about our own 2025 reading goals, and consider how Spotify is changing the competition for audiobook consumption. Karoline Bourdeau introduces us to BetaBooks, a platform where authors open up their writing for crowd-sourced consultation. Plus, we ponder about our own 2025 reading goals, and consider how Spotify is changing the competition for audiobook consumption. false full 187 d4d5cd9a-384e-429c-94c6-de38dda8e294 Your Top Reads of 2024 Here’s our Year in Reading, one-hour special episode, featuring your top lit picks of 2024. From page-turning thrillers to memorable memoirs, and even the unforgettable guilty pleasures, you have us covered. AMI’s Dave Brown helps us crank out the list of your best book experiences of the year.

Karoline Bourdeau

• But You Don't Look Arab: And Other Tales of Unbelonging by Hala Gorani

• The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters by Susan Page

• This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

• The Women by Kristin Hannah

• Dancing in Small Spaces: One Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia by Leslie A. Davidson

 

Greg David

• Closer by Sea by Perry Chafe

 

Terry Bray

• The Wandering Inn (Book 1 of The Wandering Inn series) by Pirate Aba

 

Julie Martin

• The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns

 

Danielle McLaughlin

• The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas

 

Kamini Rodhan

• Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

 

Aamer Khan

• Vox by Christina Dalcher

• Will Trent Series by Karin Slaughter

• The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

 

Carole Yaple

• Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel

• Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

 

Kelly MacDonald

• Tuesdays at Mori’s by Mitch Albom

 

Paul Daniel

1. As Long As the Lemon Trees by Zoufa Katouh

2. The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters by Tom Nichols

3. Consent: A Memoir by Jill Ciment

4. Sandwich: A Novel by Catherine Newman

5. Hope for Cynics: The Science Behind Human Goodness by Jamil Shaki

 

Sehdeen Lowe

• Every book by Anastasia Wilde

• A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

• A Thousand Broken Pieces (Sequel)

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]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/your-top-reads-of-2024-XTIhD_35 Here’s our Year in Reading, one-hour special episode, featuring your top lit picks of 2024. From page-turning thrillers to memorable memoirs, and even the unforgettable guilty pleasures, you have us covered. AMI’s Dave Brown helps us crank out the list of your best book experiences of the year.

Karoline Bourdeau

• But You Don't Look Arab: And Other Tales of Unbelonging by Hala Gorani

• The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters by Susan Page

• This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

• The Women by Kristin Hannah

• Dancing in Small Spaces: One Couple’s Journey with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia by Leslie A. Davidson

 

Greg David

• Closer by Sea by Perry Chafe

 

Terry Bray

• The Wandering Inn (Book 1 of The Wandering Inn series) by Pirate Aba

 

Julie Martin

• The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns

 

Danielle McLaughlin

• The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas

 

Kamini Rodhan

• Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

 

Aamer Khan

• Vox by Christina Dalcher

• Will Trent Series by Karin Slaughter

• The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

 

Carole Yaple

• Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel

• Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

 

Kelly MacDonald

• Tuesdays at Mori’s by Mitch Albom

 

Paul Daniel

1. As Long As the Lemon Trees by Zoufa Katouh

2. The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters by Tom Nichols

3. Consent: A Memoir by Jill Ciment

4. Sandwich: A Novel by Catherine Newman

5. Hope for Cynics: The Science Behind Human Goodness by Jamil Shaki

 

Sehdeen Lowe

• Every book by Anastasia Wilde

• A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

• A Thousand Broken Pieces (Sequel)

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]]> Your Top Reads of 2024 Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:47 Here’s our Year in Reading, one-hour special episode, featuring your top lit picks of 2024. From page-turning thrillers to memorable memoirs, and even the unforgettable guilty pleasures, you have us covered. AMI’s Dave Brown helps us crank out the list of your best book experiences of the year. Here’s our Year in Reading, one-hour special episode, featuring your top lit picks of 2024. From page-turning thrillers to memorable memoirs, and even the unforgettable guilty pleasures, you have us covered. AMI’s Dave Brown helps us crank out the list of your best book experiences of the year. false full 185 81346084-5cb4-44ef-bf64-84cafefbe838 Review: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley An emergency landing during a flight to Toronto has a group of strangers, including an entire bridal party, snowbound at the quirky Snow Falls Inn in a picture-perfect town. As romances unfold and movies are filmed, they soon realize there’s no place they’d rather be for the holidays. We review this fun, cozy Holiday read with Aamer Khan.

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]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-three-holidays-and-a-wedding-by-uzma-jalaluddin-and-marissa-stapley-9YffnJLn An emergency landing during a flight to Toronto has a group of strangers, including an entire bridal party, snowbound at the quirky Snow Falls Inn in a picture-perfect town. As romances unfold and movies are filmed, they soon realize there’s no place they’d rather be for the holidays. We review this fun, cozy Holiday read with Aamer Khan.

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]]> Review: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:49 An emergency landing during a flight to Toronto has a group of strangers, including an entire bridal party, snowbound at the quirky Snow Falls Inn in a picture-perfect town. As romances unfold and movies are filmed, they soon realize there’s no place they’d rather be for the holidays. We review this fun, cozy Holiday read with Aamer Khan. An emergency landing during a flight to Toronto has a group of strangers, including an entire bridal party, snowbound at the quirky Snow Falls Inn in a picture-perfect town. As romances unfold and movies are filmed, they soon realize there’s no place they’d rather be for the holidays. We review this fun, cozy Holiday read with Aamer Khan. false full 186 ab3d63b2-1743-4edf-9636-0a7267953e57 Rapid Fire Review with Karen Magee Karen Magee steps right into the rabbit hole if she enjoyed the first book an author wrote. She also can’t remember the last time she didn’t finish a book she started, no matter how painful it was to keep reading. She shares her five most recent reads, under the 15-second pressure clock, on Rapid Fire Review.

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]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-karen-magee-WSapqIRm Karen Magee steps right into the rabbit hole if she enjoyed the first book an author wrote. She also can’t remember the last time she didn’t finish a book she started, no matter how painful it was to keep reading. She shares her five most recent reads, under the 15-second pressure clock, on Rapid Fire Review.

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]]> Rapid Fire Review with Karen Magee Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:06 Karen Magee steps right into the rabbit hole if she enjoyed the first book an author wrote. She also can’t remember the last time she didn’t finish a book she started, no matter how painful it was to keep reading. She shares her five most recent reads, under the 15-second pressure clock, on Rapid Fire Review. Karen Magee steps right into the rabbit hole if she enjoyed the first book an author wrote. She also can’t remember the last time she didn’t finish a book she started, no matter how painful it was to keep reading. She shares her five most recent reads, under the 15-second pressure clock, on Rapid Fire Review. false full 184 7ed773eb-04a5-41f4-8c7b-b7b53fae2cf6 Author Interview: I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told Myself by Adelle Purdham In a society where people with disabilities remain largely invisible, what does it mean to parent a child born With Down syndrome? Adelle Purdham began unpacking a lifetime of her own ableism and society’s role in it, after the birth of her daughter. We explore her collection of essays, I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, describing her honest, resilient journey.

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]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/author-interview-i-dont-do-disability-and-other-lies-ive-told-myself-by-adelle-purdham-PgHFrY_l In a society where people with disabilities remain largely invisible, what does it mean to parent a child born With Down syndrome? Adelle Purdham began unpacking a lifetime of her own ableism and society’s role in it, after the birth of her daughter. We explore her collection of essays, I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, describing her honest, resilient journey.

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]]> Author Interview: I Don't Do Disability and Other Lies I've Told Myself by Adelle Purdham Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:10 In a society where people with disabilities remain largely invisible, what does it mean to parent a child born With Down syndrome? Adelle Purdham began unpacking a lifetime of her own ableism and society’s role in it, after the birth of her daughter. We explore her collection of essays, I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, describing her honest, resilient journey. In a society where people with disabilities remain largely invisible, what does it mean to parent a child born With Down syndrome? Adelle Purdham began unpacking a lifetime of her own ableism and society’s role in it, after the birth of her daughter. We explore her collection of essays, I Don’t Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, describing her honest, resilient journey. false full 183 3ef16ac0-4be9-44c3-b9a1-d48f65a084f4 Review: Patriot By Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny’s Patriot is an unpolished memoir, mostly written from prison, chronicling his fight against corruption in Russia through his deeply personal journey. With humorous passages, pro references to Harry Potter, Navalny’s reflections on family and love give Sara Hillis and the gang much to review around this this intense political narrative.

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:37:35 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-patriotby-alexei-navalny-ncHa7EaE Alexei Navalny’s Patriot is an unpolished memoir, mostly written from prison, chronicling his fight against corruption in Russia through his deeply personal journey. With humorous passages, pro references to Harry Potter, Navalny’s reflections on family and love give Sara Hillis and the gang much to review around this this intense political narrative.

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]]> Review: Patriot By Alexei Navalny Accessible Media Inc. 00:32:13 Alexei Navalny’s Patriot is an unpolished memoir, mostly written from prison, chronicling his fight against corruption in Russia through his deeply personal journey. With humorous passages, pro references to Harry Potter, Navalny’s reflections on family and love give Sara Hillis and the gang much to review around this this intense political narrative. Alexei Navalny’s Patriot is an unpolished memoir, mostly written from prison, chronicling his fight against corruption in Russia through his deeply personal journey. With humorous passages, pro references to Harry Potter, Navalny’s reflections on family and love give Sara Hillis and the gang much to review around this this intense political narrative. false full 182 9ccf310d-d57a-4e24-aafc-03b079b9965b Top Books of 2024 with Karen McKay and Theresa Power Do book lists even matter? Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access to chat about the year’s hottest book lists. We dive into picks from the Globe and Mail and New York Times, while discussing the place of these lists in today’s book world.

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]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/top-books-of-2024-with-karen-mckay-and-theresa-power-_sgoh9c9 Do book lists even matter? Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access to chat about the year’s hottest book lists. We dive into picks from the Globe and Mail and New York Times, while discussing the place of these lists in today’s book world.

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]]> Top Books of 2024 with Karen McKay and Theresa Power Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:56 Do book lists even matter? Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access to chat about the year’s hottest book lists. We dive into picks from the Globe and Mail and New York Times, while discussing the place of these lists in today’s book world. Do book lists even matter? Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access to chat about the year’s hottest book lists. We dive into picks from the Globe and Mail and New York Times, while discussing the place of these lists in today’s book world. false full 181 d0aec2f3-ee01-4af9-a05d-029fe8722c8f Read and Tell Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan defend their beloved picks on Read and Tell. Today’s prompts are: "The best recommendation I’ve gotten in a while is…” and "The tearjerker I need to tell you about…”

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/read-and-tell-wmD3SEyY Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan defend their beloved picks on Read and Tell. Today’s prompts are: "The best recommendation I’ve gotten in a while is…” and "The tearjerker I need to tell you about…”

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]]> Read and Tell Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:11 Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan defend their beloved picks on Read and Tell. Today’s prompts are: "The best recommendation I’ve gotten in a while is…” and "The tearjerker I need to tell you about…” Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan defend their beloved picks on Read and Tell. Today’s prompts are: "The best recommendation I’ve gotten in a while is…” and "The tearjerker I need to tell you about…” false full 180 c87985b0-77d1-4ed9-b3d9-f2db289f15f4 Rapid Fire Review with Danielle McLaughlin We’re inviting a brand new contributor on the show – though she is an old friend and known voice on the network, Danielle McLaughlin. Let’s give her a very warm welcome by putting her mental timer and linguistics to the test with a healthy dose of Rapid Fire Review.

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-danielle-mclaughlin-vVMPYxHE We’re inviting a brand new contributor on the show – though she is an old friend and known voice on the network, Danielle McLaughlin. Let’s give her a very warm welcome by putting her mental timer and linguistics to the test with a healthy dose of Rapid Fire Review.

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]]> Rapid Fire Review with Danielle McLaughlin Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:25 We’re inviting a brand new contributor on the show – though she is an old friend and known voice on the network, Danielle McLaughlin. Let’s give her a very warm welcome by putting her mental timer and linguistics to the test with a healthy dose of Rapid Fire Review. We’re inviting a brand new contributor on the show – though she is an old friend and known voice on the network, Danielle McLaughlin. Let’s give her a very warm welcome by putting her mental timer and linguistics to the test with a healthy dose of Rapid Fire Review. false full 179 59f75a10-7699-4a3e-a9e4-4e15a6389a50 Review: The Maid by Nita Prose Aamer Khan, Jacob Shymanski, and Ramya Amuthan review “The Maid” by Nita Prose. 

A 2022 New York Times Best Seller, it sold over 2 million copies, but that doesn’t mean we’re sold on it. Jacob plans to approach this review with ruthless efficiency and discipline, but the rest of us are only in it for the chaos.

Highlights

  • Introducing “The Maid” by Nita Prose (00:00)
  • The Agenda (00:51)
  • Synopsis (01:36)
  • Addressing the Elephant in the Room / Is it Icky? (04:01)
  • Beefing with The Maid (13:41)
  • Redeeming Qualities (if Applicable) (21:41)
  • Quality versus Popularity (23:58)
  • [Spoiler] The Ending / Doing the Right Thing (28:16)
  • Concluding Thoughts (31:53)

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER / GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK 

 "A twist-and-turn whodunit, set in a five-star hotel, from the perspective of the maid who finds the body. Think Clue. Think page-turner."—Glamour 

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE / ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Stylist, Glamour, W magazine, PopSugar, The Rumpus, Book Riot, CrimeReads, She Reads, Daily Hive, Canadian Living ...

"An endearing debut. . . . The reader comes to understand Molly’s worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted—a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft." —The New York Times 

"The Maid is a masterful, charming mystery that will touch your heart in ways you could never expect. . . . This is the smart, quirky, uplifting read we need." —Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push.

A dead body is one mess she can’t clean up on her own.

Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. 

Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. 

Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. 

No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. 

Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. 

But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. 

Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanour has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. 

Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black. 

But will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late? 

Both a Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.

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]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/maid-xy_dX__G Aamer Khan, Jacob Shymanski, and Ramya Amuthan review “The Maid” by Nita Prose. 

A 2022 New York Times Best Seller, it sold over 2 million copies, but that doesn’t mean we’re sold on it. Jacob plans to approach this review with ruthless efficiency and discipline, but the rest of us are only in it for the chaos.

Highlights

  • Introducing “The Maid” by Nita Prose (00:00)
  • The Agenda (00:51)
  • Synopsis (01:36)
  • Addressing the Elephant in the Room / Is it Icky? (04:01)
  • Beefing with The Maid (13:41)
  • Redeeming Qualities (if Applicable) (21:41)
  • Quality versus Popularity (23:58)
  • [Spoiler] The Ending / Doing the Right Thing (28:16)
  • Concluding Thoughts (31:53)

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER / GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK 

 "A twist-and-turn whodunit, set in a five-star hotel, from the perspective of the maid who finds the body. Think Clue. Think page-turner."—Glamour 

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE / ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Stylist, Glamour, W magazine, PopSugar, The Rumpus, Book Riot, CrimeReads, She Reads, Daily Hive, Canadian Living ...

"An endearing debut. . . . The reader comes to understand Molly’s worldview, and to sympathize with her longing to be accepted—a quest that gives The Maid real emotional heft." —The New York Times 

"The Maid is a masterful, charming mystery that will touch your heart in ways you could never expect. . . . This is the smart, quirky, uplifting read we need." —Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of The Push.

A dead body is one mess she can’t clean up on her own.

Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. 

Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. 

Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. 

No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. 

Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. 

But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. 

Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanour has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. 

Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black. 

But will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late? 

Both a Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.

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]]> Review: The Maid by Nita Prose Accessible Media Inc. 00:32:53 A 2022 New York Times Best Seller, it sold over 2 million copies, but that doesn’t mean we’re sold on it. Jacob plans to approach this review with ruthless efficiency and discipline, but the rest of us are only in it for the chaos. A 2022 New York Times Best Seller, it sold over 2 million copies, but that doesn’t mean we’re sold on it. Jacob plans to approach this review with ruthless efficiency and discipline, but the rest of us are only in it for the chaos. nita prose, novels, audiobook, mystery, the maid false full 178 b5984e83-00c5-4e02-a6bf-3c14f7a6dd43 Author Interview: From Potential to Purpose by Marco Pasqua Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/author-interview-from-potential-to-purpose-by-marco-pasqua-l_sKbie5 Author Interview: From Potential to Purpose by Marco Pasqua Accessible Media Inc. 00:32:24 “You’re only as good as the last person who remembers you.” This is the first line in Potential to Purpose by Marco Pasqua. Marco is an award-winning entrepreneur and accessibility advocate, and he shares his insights on writing the book on how fostering authentic relationships and focusing on creativity can genuinely transform our lives. This is not his auto-biography, but his personal stories certainly lead the way. “You’re only as good as the last person who remembers you.” This is the first line in Potential to Purpose by Marco Pasqua. Marco is an award-winning entrepreneur and accessibility advocate, and he shares his insights on writing the book on how fostering authentic relationships and focusing on creativity can genuinely transform our lives. This is not his auto-biography, but his personal stories certainly lead the way. audiobook review, from potential to purpose, books, marco pasqua, audiobooks, reading, read, jacob shymanski false full 177 0d8f8de5-730a-4b98-8137-dea502dcecc4 Cozy Reading with Karen McKay As the days get cold and dark, we settle in and hibernate with our books, maybe revisiting old favourites. But what draws us back to books we’ve already read? Is re-reading a waste of time? Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access joins us to share her top cozy reads, and we explore the reasons we turn to our comfort books over and over again.

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]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/cozy-reading-with-karen-mckay-TRdYm8G5 As the days get cold and dark, we settle in and hibernate with our books, maybe revisiting old favourites. But what draws us back to books we’ve already read? Is re-reading a waste of time? Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access joins us to share her top cozy reads, and we explore the reasons we turn to our comfort books over and over again.

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]]> Cozy Reading with Karen McKay Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:04 As the days get cold and dark, we settle in and hibernate with our books, maybe revisiting old favourites. But what draws us back to books we’ve already read? Is re-reading a waste of time? As the days get cold and dark, we settle in and hibernate with our books, maybe revisiting old favourites. But what draws us back to books we’ve already read? Is re-reading a waste of time? karen mckay, ami audiobook review, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 176 55ca8239-0fb3-48f5-a405-901aa2cc06d3 Why do we relate to Fictional Characters? Literary characters make for good friends, great enemies, andrealistic mirrors of who we are. Sometimes, we use them to imagine our lives in different ways; other times we just can’t believe what they would get up to. We dive into the ‘why’ of connecting with fictional characters, and the depths of what makes them stick with us.
 

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-we-relate-to-fictional-characters-CRyi34YG Literary characters make for good friends, great enemies, andrealistic mirrors of who we are. Sometimes, we use them to imagine our lives in different ways; other times we just can’t believe what they would get up to. We dive into the ‘why’ of connecting with fictional characters, and the depths of what makes them stick with us.
 

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]]> Why do we relate to Fictional Characters? Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:31 Literary characters make for good friends, great enemies, andrealistic mirrors of who we are. Sometimes, we use them to imagine our lives in different ways; other times we just can’t believe what they would get up to. We dive into the ‘why’ of connecting with fictional characters, and the depths of what makes them stick with us. Literary characters make for good friends, great enemies, andrealistic mirrors of who we are. Sometimes, we use them to imagine our lives in different ways; other times we just can’t believe what they would get up to. We dive into the ‘why’ of connecting with fictional characters, and the depths of what makes them stick with us. ami audio, ami audiobook review, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 175 e66e1c3f-1c47-431c-a2be-421769a34f1c Author Interview: Don’t Snooze Your Dreams: Lessons From Life With Narcolepsy by Michelle Weger Living with narcolepsy and cataplexy, Michelle Weger (rhymes with eager) has turned her toughest experiences into fuel to power her success. Don't Snooze Your Dreams, her memoir and self-help guide, takes us on her journey-from managing a rare debilitating sleep disorder to launching a successful business and becoming an advocate for narcolepsy awareness. Michelle and Jacob get into what it means to be diagnosed, the real role writing a book played in Michelle’s rehabilitation, and more about Michelle’s ‘soul-dog’ Maximus.

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]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/author-interview-dont-snooze-your-dreams-lessons-from-life-with-narcolepsy-by-michelle-weger-1DrKDacV Living with narcolepsy and cataplexy, Michelle Weger (rhymes with eager) has turned her toughest experiences into fuel to power her success. Don't Snooze Your Dreams, her memoir and self-help guide, takes us on her journey-from managing a rare debilitating sleep disorder to launching a successful business and becoming an advocate for narcolepsy awareness. Michelle and Jacob get into what it means to be diagnosed, the real role writing a book played in Michelle’s rehabilitation, and more about Michelle’s ‘soul-dog’ Maximus.

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]]> Author Interview: Don’t Snooze Your Dreams: Lessons From Life With Narcolepsy by Michelle Weger Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:20 Living with narcolepsy and cataplexy, Michelle Weger (rhymes with eager) has turned her toughest experiences into fuel to power her success. Living with narcolepsy and cataplexy, Michelle Weger (rhymes with eager) has turned her toughest experiences into fuel to power her success. false full 174 ab291233-2104-4f8b-bc1a-61c7e66874ec Question: Can you stand listening to synthetically narrated audiobooks? Well… Can you? Some of us are not picking up a book if it’s labelled as anything other than human-narrated. With AI in the mix, others of us can’t even tell it’s not even recorded by a real human. Then there are a handful of us who are soothed by the familiar tones of our own screen-readers. We go through your hot takes on the topic.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/question-can-you-stand-listening-to-synthetically-narrated-audiobooks-QSF9bDFn Well… Can you? Some of us are not picking up a book if it’s labelled as anything other than human-narrated. With AI in the mix, others of us can’t even tell it’s not even recorded by a real human. Then there are a handful of us who are soothed by the familiar tones of our own screen-readers. We go through your hot takes on the topic.

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]]> Question: Can you stand listening to synthetically narrated audiobooks? Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:42 Well… Can you? Some of us are not picking up a book if it’s labelled as anything other than human-narrated. With AI in the mix, others of us can’t even tell it’s not even recorded by a real human. Then there are a handful of us who are soothed by the familiar tones of our own screen-readers. We go through your hot takes on the topic. Well… Can you? Some of us are not picking up a book if it’s labelled as anything other than human-narrated. With AI in the mix, others of us can’t even tell it’s not even recorded by a real human. Then there are a handful of us who are soothed by the familiar tones of our own screen-readers. We go through your hot takes on the topic. ami audiobook review, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 173 0a1a130d-84c8-4553-b0b2-3403f7475156 Review: The Wonder of Stevie, Audible Original Jacob Shymanski thought he was Stevie Wonder’s Number 1 fan, until he heard Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship started with bonding over the guy. We get into it when we review The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible Original Production, written and Hosted by New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic, Wesley Morris.
Sara Hillis, Ramya Amuthan, and Jacob Shymanski have a whole lot to say on the Audible production, and their impressions of Stevie Wonder after checking out this project.

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]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:18:54 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/review-the-the-wonder-of-stevie-audible-original-_pucQZuj Jacob Shymanski thought he was Stevie Wonder’s Number 1 fan, until he heard Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship started with bonding over the guy. We get into it when we review The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible Original Production, written and Hosted by New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic, Wesley Morris.
Sara Hillis, Ramya Amuthan, and Jacob Shymanski have a whole lot to say on the Audible production, and their impressions of Stevie Wonder after checking out this project.

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]]> Review: The Wonder of Stevie, Audible Original Accessible Media Inc. 00:33:25 Jacob Shymanski thought he was Stevie Wonder’s Number 1 fan, until he heard Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship started with bonding over the guy. We get into it when we review The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible Original Production. Jacob Shymanski thought he was Stevie Wonder’s Number 1 fan, until he heard Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship started with bonding over the guy. We get into it when we review The Wonder of Stevie, an Audible Original Production. audiobook review, the wonder of stevie, books, audiobooks, stevie wonder, reading, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, wesley morris, read, jacob shymanski false full 172 c2fddf1c-ab93-45d0-b771-476cc5bfe544 Part 2: How to be a resourceful audiobook listener Do ratings and reviews make an impact on what book we pick up next? Is mandatory reading during school prepping us to enjoy reading as adults? Where do we draw the line when it comes to taking Reddit recommendations. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan hash out their thoughts around these questions.

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]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:46:15 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-how-to-be-a-resourceful-audiobook-listener-wn9GzFSw Do ratings and reviews make an impact on what book we pick up next? Is mandatory reading during school prepping us to enjoy reading as adults? Where do we draw the line when it comes to taking Reddit recommendations. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan hash out their thoughts around these questions.

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]]> Part 2: How to be a resourceful audiobook listener Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:21 Do ratings and reviews make an impact on what book we pick up next? Is mandatory reading during school prepping us to enjoy reading as adults? Where do we draw the line when it comes to taking Reddit recommendations. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan hash out their thoughts around these questions. Do ratings and reviews make an impact on what book we pick up next? Is mandatory reading during school prepping us to enjoy reading as adults? Where do we draw the line when it comes to taking Reddit recommendations. Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan hash out their thoughts around these questions. false full 171 10ce25a5-ba71-490f-8e91-fa4fe9d11f42 How to be a Resourceful Audiobook Listener Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:37:40 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-be-a-resourceful-audiobook-listener-zoTfDl58 How to be a Resourceful Audiobook Listener Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:06 There are numerous online resources that audiobook listeners can use for recommendations, reviews, summaries' discussions, etc. Ramya Amuthan is here today to explore the various options you can use to supplement the audiobook listening experience. There are numerous online resources that audiobook listeners can use for recommendations, reviews, summaries' discussions, etc. Ramya Amuthan is here today to explore the various options you can use to supplement the audiobook listening experience. false full 170 5f0789db-0173-4639-b49c-e1588d97a97f Non-fiction vs. Fiction with Karen and Theresa from CELA Our friends at the Centre of Equitable Library Access, Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to talk about why people may be fiction adverse, and prefer non-fiction books. 

Host Jacob Shymanski and his guests from CELA chat about fiction stories, escapism, and the benefits of reading non-fiction books too! 

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]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:10:09 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/non-fiction-vs-fiction-with-karen-and-theresa-from-cela-IJVW42lU Our friends at the Centre of Equitable Library Access, Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to talk about why people may be fiction adverse, and prefer non-fiction books. 

Host Jacob Shymanski and his guests from CELA chat about fiction stories, escapism, and the benefits of reading non-fiction books too! 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Non-fiction vs. Fiction with Karen and Theresa from CELA Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:53 Our friends at the Centre of Equitable Library Access, Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to talk about why people may be fiction adverse, and prefer non-fiction books. Our friends at the Centre of Equitable Library Access, Karen McKay and Theresa Power join us to talk about why people may be fiction adverse, and prefer non-fiction books. audiobook review, centre for equitable library access, cela, jacob shymanski false full 169 3cb73931-fef8-4706-9624-72d0bc917a83 Reviewing: Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:13:49 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reuniting-with-strangers-by-jennilee-austria-bonifacio-g7B6R7uS Reviewing: Reuniting with Strangers by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:49 Our very own Ramya Amuthan and our regular contributor, Aamer Khan join us for an Audiobook review. Today we review, Reuniting with Strangers: A Novel by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio Our very own Ramya Amuthan and our regular contributor, Aamer Khan join us for an Audiobook review. Today we review, Reuniting with Strangers: A Novel by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio false full 168 7474cb34-7721-4356-b55b-fbaf2a95cf91 Steve "Dangle" Glynn's new book Hockey Rants and Raves Steve “Dangle” Glynn is a hockey analyst, broadcaster, author and the host of the popular Steve Dangle Podcast. He has a Youtube channel where he uploads post-game reaction videos after every single Toronto Maple Leafs game.

He’s also a co-founder of SDPN, a popular sports podcast network.

On October 15th, Steve released his new (and second) book, Hockey Rants and Raves. He stopped by the show to chat all about it. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:52:47 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-dangle-glynns-new-book-hockey-rants-and-raves-ujVp8msn Steve “Dangle” Glynn is a hockey analyst, broadcaster, author and the host of the popular Steve Dangle Podcast. He has a Youtube channel where he uploads post-game reaction videos after every single Toronto Maple Leafs game.

He’s also a co-founder of SDPN, a popular sports podcast network.

On October 15th, Steve released his new (and second) book, Hockey Rants and Raves. He stopped by the show to chat all about it. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Steve "Dangle" Glynn's new book Hockey Rants and Raves Accessible Media Inc. 00:32:57 Steve “Dangle” Glynn is a hockey analyst, broadcaster, author and the host of the popular Steve Dangle Podcast. He has a Youtube channel where he uploads post-game reaction videos after every single Toronto Maple Leafs game. Steve “Dangle” Glynn is a hockey analyst, broadcaster, author and the host of the popular Steve Dangle Podcast. He has a Youtube channel where he uploads post-game reaction videos after every single Toronto Maple Leafs game. false full 167 78b385d0-1bb0-4fa4-9198-2db20989ca71 Advocate, Author, and Communications Specialist Emily Ladau Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/advocate-author-and-communications-specialist-emily-ladau-9xPmfneM Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Advocate, Author, and Communications Specialist Emily Ladau Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:50 Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. false full 166 87a99b87-2f5a-44f0-8efc-f5ace9cdf6a0 Rapid Fire Review with Ramya Amuthan Mon, 7 Oct 2024 19:48:19 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-ramya-amuthan-Qh_yVhJ8 Rapid Fire Review with Ramya Amuthan Accessible Media Inc. 00:23:52 Ramya Amuthan is back! She joins us for a Rapid Fire Review today! Ramya’s RFR Picks: 1. Big Dating Energy by Jeff Guenther and Kate Happ 2. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom 3. Pet Sematary by Stephen King 4. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory 5. The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Ramya Amuthan is back! She joins us for a Rapid Fire Review today! Ramya’s RFR Picks: 1. Big Dating Energy by Jeff Guenther and Kate Happ 2. Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom 3. Pet Sematary by Stephen King 4. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory 5. The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt false full 165 9f0b27e5-7866-4769-a052-3561163e826e Fall 2024 AI Narration Update Thu, 3 Oct 2024 19:45:10 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-2024-ai-narration-update-qr0xYn7q Fall 2024 AI Narration Update Accessible Media Inc. 00:29:47 Today we chat with our regular contributor, Sara Hillis about updates on AI Narrated Audiobooks. Today we chat with our regular contributor, Sara Hillis about updates on AI Narrated Audiobooks. false full 164 adc441d3-67ae-4ca6-9d5f-36268f3b796f Cars, Politics and Book Recommendations Thu, 3 Oct 2024 19:42:44 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/cars-politics-and-book-recommendations-jqQwFQz7 Cars, Politics and Book Recommendations Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:06 Our guest is an avid Audiobook listener. Jeffrey Rainey is back with another edition of Rapid Fire Review. Here are Jeffrey Rainey’s book recommendations: • Car Guys VS. Bean Counters, by Bob Lutz. • The Battle for the Soul of American Business Icons and Idiots, also by Bob Lutz. • George Romney, by Patrick Foster. • The Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson by Joseph A. Califano Jr. • The Soviet Union During the Brezhnev Era by Charles River Our guest is an avid Audiobook listener. Jeffrey Rainey is back with another edition of Rapid Fire Review. Here are Jeffrey Rainey’s book recommendations: • Car Guys VS. Bean Counters, by Bob Lutz. • The Battle for the Soul of American Business Icons and Idiots, also by Bob Lutz. • George Romney, by Patrick Foster. • The Triumph and Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson by Joseph A. Califano Jr. • The Soviet Union During the Brezhnev Era by Charles River false full 163 9c608c05-5527-4ba3-8118-53b69017c7ea Reviewing The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner with Aamer Khan Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:20:23 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-the-mars-room-by-rachel-kushner-with-aamer-khan-ry_1nnwk Reviewing The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner with Aamer Khan Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:46 Joining us today is our audiobook contributor and bookworm, Aamer Khan. Aamer and Jacob will be reviewing The Mars Room By Rachel Kushner The book was shortlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize. it received the 2018 Prix Médicis Étranger. The title also received a Gold Medal for Fiction from the California Book Awards. Joining us today is our audiobook contributor and bookworm, Aamer Khan. Aamer and Jacob will be reviewing The Mars Room By Rachel Kushner The book was shortlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize. it received the 2018 Prix Médicis Étranger. The title also received a Gold Medal for Fiction from the California Book Awards. false full 162 ef903f8a-cd64-4a84-89a6-5c64c987c91b Why Highschool English Class Sucks with Ryan Hooey Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf.

He is here to chat about a couple of things,

First, we are reviewing the Pearl by John Steinbeck, a classic novella.

And second, we chat about how classic books like these inevitability make it into high school English curriculums and how they can be a huge disservice to young readers.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:31:29 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/why-highschool-english-class-sucks-with-ryan-hooey-Ck7xe7XT Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf.

He is here to chat about a couple of things,

First, we are reviewing the Pearl by John Steinbeck, a classic novella.

And second, we chat about how classic books like these inevitability make it into high school English curriculums and how they can be a huge disservice to young readers.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Why Highschool English Class Sucks with Ryan Hooey Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:25 Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf. Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf. false full 161 eb312520-b0e8-4d30-a186-b6ff15c49ac3 Premee Mohamed, author of The Annual Migration of Clouds Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:34:37 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/premee-mohamed-author-of-the-annual-migration-of-clouds-pGfoe9WZ Premee Mohamed, author of The Annual Migration of Clouds Accessible Media Inc. 00:31:24 Premee Mohamed is a Nebula award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. She is an Assistant Editor at the short fiction audio venue Escape Pod and the author of the 'Beneath the Rising' series of novels as well as several novellas. Premee Mohamed is here to talk about her literary award-winning series, “The Annual Migration of Clouds.” Premee Mohamed is a Nebula award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. She is an Assistant Editor at the short fiction audio venue Escape Pod and the author of the 'Beneath the Rising' series of novels as well as several novellas. Premee Mohamed is here to talk about her literary award-winning series, “The Annual Migration of Clouds.” false full 160 6333ff8a-ffb2-4e0b-9e34-487849312029 Danielle Bouthillier's debut novel Hero Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:10:42 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/danielle-bouthilliers-debut-novel-hero-WjFdtvBh Danielle Bouthillier's debut novel Hero Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:51 Danielle Bouthillier is a laboratory technician, digital artist, and a science fiction writer. Her debut novel, Hero, work started in 2012 and went through several revisions over the years to create this tension-driven and unconventional superhero story. It is now available in Audiobook format and the plot features a deaf superhero. Her hearing loss makes her one of the best musicians. Plus, she discovers that her powers cannot solve all her problems. Danielle Bouthillier is a laboratory technician, digital artist, and a science fiction writer. Her debut novel, Hero, work started in 2012 and went through several revisions over the years to create this tension-driven and unconventional superhero story. It is now available in Audiobook format and the plot features a deaf superhero. Her hearing loss makes her one of the best musicians. Plus, she discovers that her powers cannot solve all her problems. false full 159 2d454a5e-4d21-4835-8a73-b1cbf44fe39b PAL-Reading Services with Susan Loube In this edition of AMI Audiobook Review, we speak with Susan Loube, a Director of PAL-Reading Services.

Their mission is to provide, upon request, free audio recorded versions of print material, which give persons with vision impairments or other disabilities access to lifelong learning choices. 

Learn more about PAL-Reading Services online: https://www.palreading.org/

Highlights:

  • PAL Reading Services - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Susan Loube, Director at PAL-Reading Services (01:11)
  • The Question of Copyright (01:23)
  • Bespoke Audiobooks (02:39) 
  • Susan’s Role at PAL & Experience with Vision Loss (03:12) 
  • The PAL Process (04:28) 
  • Audiobook Delivery Formats (05:41) 
  • PAL Narrators (07:07) 
  • Accessible Library Services & PAL (07:50) 
  • Niche Reading Requests (09:40) 
  • Canadian Copyright Law (11:53) 
  • PAL’s Biggest Challenges (14:16)
  • The Importance of PAL Reading Services (15:05)
  • Learning from PAL (16:35) 
  • Adapting to Audiobooks (18:39) 
  • Accessing PAL’s Services (23:24)
  • Closing Remarks (24:31)

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 20:37:03 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/pal-reading-services-with-susan-loube-VFjHmf1P In this edition of AMI Audiobook Review, we speak with Susan Loube, a Director of PAL-Reading Services.

Their mission is to provide, upon request, free audio recorded versions of print material, which give persons with vision impairments or other disabilities access to lifelong learning choices. 

Learn more about PAL-Reading Services online: https://www.palreading.org/

Highlights:

  • PAL Reading Services - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Susan Loube, Director at PAL-Reading Services (01:11)
  • The Question of Copyright (01:23)
  • Bespoke Audiobooks (02:39) 
  • Susan’s Role at PAL & Experience with Vision Loss (03:12) 
  • The PAL Process (04:28) 
  • Audiobook Delivery Formats (05:41) 
  • PAL Narrators (07:07) 
  • Accessible Library Services & PAL (07:50) 
  • Niche Reading Requests (09:40) 
  • Canadian Copyright Law (11:53) 
  • PAL’s Biggest Challenges (14:16)
  • The Importance of PAL Reading Services (15:05)
  • Learning from PAL (16:35) 
  • Adapting to Audiobooks (18:39) 
  • Accessing PAL’s Services (23:24)
  • Closing Remarks (24:31)

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> PAL-Reading Services with Susan Loube Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:02 In this edition of AMI Audiobook Review, we speak with Susan Loube, a Director of PAL-Reading Services. In this edition of AMI Audiobook Review, we speak with Susan Loube, a Director of PAL-Reading Services. false full 158 a9fccba8-82ab-49cb-9d36-2db4a78460c2 Guilty Pleasures & "Rebel Girl" by Kathleen Hanna with Ryan Delehanty AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty joins us to discuss guilty pleasures, share his Rapid Fire Reviews and discuss the autobiography “Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna.

With Rapid Fire Reviews of Find “All Fours” by Miranda July, “Buddy Babylon” by Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini, “Mr. Know It All” by John Waters & “The Kid Stays in the Picture” by Robert Evans.

Highlights:

  • “Guilty Pleasures” - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty (00:39)
  • Guilty Pleasures Roundtable Discussion (00:56)
  • Ryan’s Rapid-Fire Reviews (9:36)
  • Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna (10:18)
  • All Fours by Miranda July (11:16)
  • Buddy Babylon by Scott Thompson (13:54)
  • Mr. Know It All by John Waters (15:46)
  • The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans (19:42)
  • In-Depth Chat on Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna (20:24)
  • Show Close (27:33)

“Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna on: CELA, Audible

“All Fours” by Miranda July on: CELA, Audible 

“Buddy Babylon” by Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini on: Audible

“Mr. Know It All” by John Waters on: CELA, Audible

“The Kid Stays in the Picture” by Robert Evans on: CELA, Audible

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

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]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 20:15:07 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/guilty-pleasures-rebel-girl-by-kathleen-hanna-with-ryan-delehanty-ihCFMc8u AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty joins us to discuss guilty pleasures, share his Rapid Fire Reviews and discuss the autobiography “Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna.

With Rapid Fire Reviews of Find “All Fours” by Miranda July, “Buddy Babylon” by Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini, “Mr. Know It All” by John Waters & “The Kid Stays in the Picture” by Robert Evans.

Highlights:

  • “Guilty Pleasures” - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty (00:39)
  • Guilty Pleasures Roundtable Discussion (00:56)
  • Ryan’s Rapid-Fire Reviews (9:36)
  • Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna (10:18)
  • All Fours by Miranda July (11:16)
  • Buddy Babylon by Scott Thompson (13:54)
  • Mr. Know It All by John Waters (15:46)
  • The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans (19:42)
  • In-Depth Chat on Rebel Girl by Kathleen Hanna (20:24)
  • Show Close (27:33)

“Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna on: CELA, Audible

“All Fours” by Miranda July on: CELA, Audible 

“Buddy Babylon” by Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini on: Audible

“Mr. Know It All” by John Waters on: CELA, Audible

“The Kid Stays in the Picture” by Robert Evans on: CELA, Audible

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

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]]> Guilty Pleasures & "Rebel Girl" by Kathleen Hanna with Ryan Delehanty Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:06 AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty joins us to discuss guilty pleasures, share his Rapid Fire Reviews and discuss the autobiography “Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna. AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty joins us to discuss guilty pleasures, share his Rapid Fire Reviews and discuss the autobiography “Rebel Girl” by Kathleen Hanna. all fours, kathleen hanna, riot grrrl, buddy babylon, bikini kill, buddy cole, audiobooks, miranda july, scott thompson, kids in the hall, john waters, rebel girl, guilty pleasures, robert evans false full 157 2b3b1eab-e3bc-4cb9-9262-f0089852e9c6 Reviewing "Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay with Sarah Hillis Audiobook contributor Sarah Hillis joins us to review the novel Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. Find out why it's one of Jacob Shymanski's favourite listens of 2024!

Highlights:

  • “Horror Movie” - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Audiobook Contributor Sarah Hillis (00:43)
  • First Thoughts on “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay (01:13)
  • Multiple Timelines and Points of View (03:02)
  • Spoiler-Free Story Summary (05:35)
  • Is it Scary? (8:59)
  • “Horror Movie: the Book” versus “Horror Movie: the Movie” (10:30)
  • The Screenplay & the Thin Kid (12:00)
  • Reboots & Remakes (14:51)
  • Why Were 90’s Kids So Mean?!? (16:44)
  • Unreliable Narrators & Distortions of Reality (17:17)
  • Spoilers, Content Warnings & Nisreen’s Questions (20:09)
  • Closing Remarks (25:34)

Links:

Find “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay on: CELA or Audible

About "Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay

Publisher's Summary- A chilling twist on the “cursed film” genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World. 

In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing art-house horror flick. 

The weird part? 

Only three of the film’s scenes were ever released to the public, but Horror Movie has nevertheless grown a rabid fanbase. 

Three decades later, Hollywood is pushing for a big budget reboot. 

The man who played “The Thin Kid” is the only surviving cast member. He remembers all too well the secrets buried within the original screenplay, the bizarre events of the filming, and the dangerous crossed lines on set that resulted in tragedy. 

As memories flood back in, the boundaries between reality and film, past and present start to blur. But he’s going to help remake the film, even if it means navigating a world of cynical producers, egomaniacal directors, and surreal fan conventions—demons of the past be damned. 

But at what cost? 

Horror Movie is an obsessive, psychologically chilling, and suspenseful feat of storytelling genius that builds inexorably to an unforgettable, mind-bending conclusion.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

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]]> Tue, 3 Sep 2024 19:44:03 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Sarah Hillis) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/horrormovie-BVjrlmj2 Audiobook contributor Sarah Hillis joins us to review the novel Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. Find out why it's one of Jacob Shymanski's favourite listens of 2024!

Highlights:

  • “Horror Movie” - AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Audiobook Contributor Sarah Hillis (00:43)
  • First Thoughts on “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay (01:13)
  • Multiple Timelines and Points of View (03:02)
  • Spoiler-Free Story Summary (05:35)
  • Is it Scary? (8:59)
  • “Horror Movie: the Book” versus “Horror Movie: the Movie” (10:30)
  • The Screenplay & the Thin Kid (12:00)
  • Reboots & Remakes (14:51)
  • Why Were 90’s Kids So Mean?!? (16:44)
  • Unreliable Narrators & Distortions of Reality (17:17)
  • Spoilers, Content Warnings & Nisreen’s Questions (20:09)
  • Closing Remarks (25:34)

Links:

Find “Horror Movie” by Paul Tremblay on: CELA or Audible

About "Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay

Publisher's Summary- A chilling twist on the “cursed film” genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World. 

In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing art-house horror flick. 

The weird part? 

Only three of the film’s scenes were ever released to the public, but Horror Movie has nevertheless grown a rabid fanbase. 

Three decades later, Hollywood is pushing for a big budget reboot. 

The man who played “The Thin Kid” is the only surviving cast member. He remembers all too well the secrets buried within the original screenplay, the bizarre events of the filming, and the dangerous crossed lines on set that resulted in tragedy. 

As memories flood back in, the boundaries between reality and film, past and present start to blur. But he’s going to help remake the film, even if it means navigating a world of cynical producers, egomaniacal directors, and surreal fan conventions—demons of the past be damned. 

But at what cost? 

Horror Movie is an obsessive, psychologically chilling, and suspenseful feat of storytelling genius that builds inexorably to an unforgettable, mind-bending conclusion.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Reviewing "Horror Movie" by Paul Tremblay with Sarah Hillis Sarah Hillis 00:26:49 Audiobook contributor Sarah Hillis joins us to review the novel Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. Find out why it's one of Jacob Shymanski's favourite listens of 2024! Audiobook contributor Sarah Hillis joins us to review the novel Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay. Find out why it's one of Jacob Shymanski's favourite listens of 2024! thriller, horror, paul tremblay, horror movie, scary false full 156 6702f407-dfb3-48c1-a25c-8a84ee87834e Rapid Fire Review with Jeffrey Rainey Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:39:52 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-with-jeffrey-rainey-wH8vmf4T Rapid Fire Review with Jeffrey Rainey Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:02 Jeffrey Rainey is an avid Audiobook listener and he will be joining us for a Rapid Fire Review. Today’s theme for RFR is Baseball book titles! Mentioned book titles: 1. The Soul of Baseball, A Road Trip Through Buck O’Neil’s America 2. Ball Four, by Jim Bouton 3. The Big Chair by Ned Colletti, Joseph A. Reaves 4. Hello, Friends! by Jerry Howarth 5. Where Nobody Knows Your Name by John Feinstein, Life in the minor leagues of baseball Jeffrey Rainey is an avid Audiobook listener and he will be joining us for a Rapid Fire Review. Today’s theme for RFR is Baseball book titles! Mentioned book titles: 1. The Soul of Baseball, A Road Trip Through Buck O’Neil’s America 2. Ball Four, by Jim Bouton 3. The Big Chair by Ned Colletti, Joseph A. Reaves 4. Hello, Friends! by Jerry Howarth 5. Where Nobody Knows Your Name by John Feinstein, Life in the minor leagues of baseball false full 155 aff2ebd8-c22d-4318-bed1-5149758aebd0 Book Club Roundtable with Aamer Khan and Nisreen Abdel-Majid Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:16:25 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/book-club-roundtable-with-aamer-khan-and-nisreen-abdel-majid-41IqjS6h Book Club Roundtable with Aamer Khan and Nisreen Abdel-Majid Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:14 On today's Audiobook Review, we’re having a Book Club roundtable. Joining our conversation is our audiobook contributor and bookworm, Aamer Khan. We dive into a book club question that we asked you guys on social media and we will be sharing those answers too. The question is, Who's your favorite character of all time and why? On today's Audiobook Review, we’re having a Book Club roundtable. Joining our conversation is our audiobook contributor and bookworm, Aamer Khan. We dive into a book club question that we asked you guys on social media and we will be sharing those answers too. The question is, Who's your favorite character of all time and why? audiobook review, nisreen abdel-majid, aamer khan, jacob shymanski false full 154 689c973a-3492-42fb-a0e1-d5974ce5969c Interview with Red Széll, Author & Host of "My Life in Books" Audiobook contributor and host of “My Life in Books” Red Széll returns to the show to reflect on his experiences as an author and share his perspective on the writing community.

Highlights:

  • AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Red Széll, Author and Host of “My Life in Books” (00:14)
  • The Old Man of Hoy (01:29)
  • Interest in Rock Climbing (03:04)
  • Learning of Vision Loss at 19 (05:41)
  • Writing “the Blind Man of Hoy” (06:54)
  • “Blind Trust” – the 1st Novel (09:44)
  • Becoming an Author (10:36)
  • Family, Work & Climbing Balance (13:20)
  • Red Széll on Hosting “My Life in Books” (17:51)
  • Trends in Where Authors Find Inspiration (21:29)
  • Separating the Art from the Artist (23:31)
  • Show Close (27:22)

Links:

My Life in Books Podcast

Red Széll's Website 

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:42:53 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/redszell-bXpSurke Audiobook contributor and host of “My Life in Books” Red Széll returns to the show to reflect on his experiences as an author and share his perspective on the writing community.

Highlights:

  • AMI Audiobook Review Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Red Széll, Author and Host of “My Life in Books” (00:14)
  • The Old Man of Hoy (01:29)
  • Interest in Rock Climbing (03:04)
  • Learning of Vision Loss at 19 (05:41)
  • Writing “the Blind Man of Hoy” (06:54)
  • “Blind Trust” – the 1st Novel (09:44)
  • Becoming an Author (10:36)
  • Family, Work & Climbing Balance (13:20)
  • Red Széll on Hosting “My Life in Books” (17:51)
  • Trends in Where Authors Find Inspiration (21:29)
  • Separating the Art from the Artist (23:31)
  • Show Close (27:22)

Links:

My Life in Books Podcast

Red Széll's Website 

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Interview with Red Széll, Author & Host of "My Life in Books" Accessible Media Inc. 00:28:08 Audiobook contributor and host of “My Life in Books” Red Széll returns to the show to reflect on his experiences as an author and share his perspective on the writing community. Audiobook contributor and host of “My Life in Books” Red Széll returns to the show to reflect on his experiences as an author and share his perspective on the writing community. false full 153 58925e1f-1d7e-448c-9643-75d2adcf1d65 Profile of Karin Slaughter, Author of the Popular “Will Trent” Series Audiobook contributor Aamer Khan joins us for a dive into the career of Karin Slaughter, a suspense thriller author famous for “The Will Trent” Series. 

The series takes place in Atlanta and features GBI special agent Will Trent, his partner Faith Mitchell, and Angie Polaski.

Highlights

  • Show Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Aamer Khan (00:23)
  • Author Profile: Karin Slaughter (00:44)
  • “The Will Trent” Series (02:43)
  • Karin’s Writing Style (08:30)
  • Thoughts on the Suspense Genre (15:05)
  • Where to Start with Slaughter’s Works (25:10)

Author Bio: https://www.karinslaughter.com/ 

Karin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette, and WILL TRENT, based on her Will Trent series, is on ABC (and streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally). False Witness and The Good Daughter are in development for television. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:11:23 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Aamer Khan, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, Jacob Shymanski) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/karinslaughter-q0Nn0gvp Audiobook contributor Aamer Khan joins us for a dive into the career of Karin Slaughter, a suspense thriller author famous for “The Will Trent” Series. 

The series takes place in Atlanta and features GBI special agent Will Trent, his partner Faith Mitchell, and Angie Polaski.

Highlights

  • Show Intro (00:00)
  • Introducing Aamer Khan (00:23)
  • Author Profile: Karin Slaughter (00:44)
  • “The Will Trent” Series (02:43)
  • Karin’s Writing Style (08:30)
  • Thoughts on the Suspense Genre (15:05)
  • Where to Start with Slaughter’s Works (25:10)

Author Bio: https://www.karinslaughter.com/ 

Karin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette, and WILL TRENT, based on her Will Trent series, is on ABC (and streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally). False Witness and The Good Daughter are in development for television. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Profile of Karin Slaughter, Author of the Popular “Will Trent” Series Aamer Khan, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, Jacob Shymanski 00:27:22 Audiobook contributor Aamer Khan joins us for a dive into the career of Karin Slaughter, a suspense thriller author famous for “The Will Trent” Series. Audiobook contributor Aamer Khan joins us for a dive into the career of Karin Slaughter, a suspense thriller author famous for “The Will Trent” Series. literature, karin slaughter, goodreads, author, will trent, mystery false full 152 04f93540-6b12-414c-9b00-25f77e704fa2 Rapid Fire Review of Canadian History Books with Greg David Greg David is our Communications Specialist at AMI, and an avid audiobook listener. He joined our host Jacob Shymanski for a ‘Rapid Fire Review’ featuring Canadian history books! 

Highlights:

  • Show Intro (00:00)
  • Greg David Introduction (1:58)
  • Rapid Fire Review (8:15)
  • The Company, by Stephen R. Bown (8:25) 
  • The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King (8:57)
  • The Wake: The Deadly Legacy of a Newfoundland Tsunami, by Linden MacIntyre (9:32)
  • Spadina: A Story of Old Toronto, by Austin Seton Thompson (10:11)
  • Etienne Brule: Le fils de Champlain, by Jean0Claude Laroque and Denis Sauve (10:46)
  • In-depth review of ‘The Company’ by Steven R. Bown (11:41)

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:07:12 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/rapid-fire-review-of-canadian-history-books-with-greg-david-lUp1CtuT Greg David is our Communications Specialist at AMI, and an avid audiobook listener. He joined our host Jacob Shymanski for a ‘Rapid Fire Review’ featuring Canadian history books! 

Highlights:

  • Show Intro (00:00)
  • Greg David Introduction (1:58)
  • Rapid Fire Review (8:15)
  • The Company, by Stephen R. Bown (8:25) 
  • The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King (8:57)
  • The Wake: The Deadly Legacy of a Newfoundland Tsunami, by Linden MacIntyre (9:32)
  • Spadina: A Story of Old Toronto, by Austin Seton Thompson (10:11)
  • Etienne Brule: Le fils de Champlain, by Jean0Claude Laroque and Denis Sauve (10:46)
  • In-depth review of ‘The Company’ by Steven R. Bown (11:41)

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Rapid Fire Review of Canadian History Books with Greg David Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:30 Greg David is our Communications Specialist at AMI, and an avid audiobook listener. He joined our host Jacob Shymanski for a ‘Rapid Fire Review’ featuring Canadian history books! Greg David is our Communications Specialist at AMI, and an avid audiobook listener. He joined our host Jacob Shymanski for a ‘Rapid Fire Review’ featuring Canadian history books! audiobook review, nisreen abdel-majid, linden macintyre, greg david, denis sauve, spadina: a story of old toronto, etienne brule; le fils de champlain, the wake: the deadly legacy of a newfoundland tsunami, jean claude laroque, rapid fire review, the company, thomas king, austin seton thompson, the inconvenient indian, stephen r. bown, jacob shymanski, ami today false full 151 1fd2b757-89f8-46e1-abf2-096933148fd4 Reviewing “Eruption” by James Patterson and Michael Crichton with Ryan Hooey Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:50:29 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-eruption-by-james-patterson-and-michael-crichton-with-ryan-hooey-KotIBypo Reviewing “Eruption” by James Patterson and Michael Crichton with Ryan Hooey Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:06 Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf. He is coming on todays show to review the audiobook, Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller. The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years Ryan Hooey is an avid audiobook listener, who also is a regular contributor on Kelly and Ramya on his featured segments called The Chatty Bookshelf. He is coming on todays show to review the audiobook, Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. audiobook review, nisreen abdel-majid, michael crichton, james patterson, ryan hooey, eruption, book review, jacob shymanski false full 150 4f9dfc78-8267-4fea-98a2-ce6e90198b90 Reviewing "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride with Sara Hillis Wed, 7 Aug 2024 19:17:22 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-the-heaven-and-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride-with-sara-hillis-A1wwrnTw Reviewing "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride with Sara Hillis Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:37 One of our Audiobook contributors Sara Hillis joins us for another Audiobook review. James McBride's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store begins with the unsettling discovery of a skeleton in a well in a small town. This eerie opening to the Chicken Hill area of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, creates a sense of mystery as the narrative then shifts back nearly 50 years to delve into the town, its secrets, and its inhabitants. One of our Audiobook contributors Sara Hillis joins us for another Audiobook review. James McBride's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store begins with the unsettling discovery of a skeleton in a well in a small town. This eerie opening to the Chicken Hill area of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, creates a sense of mystery as the narrative then shifts back nearly 50 years to delve into the town, its secrets, and its inhabitants. nisreen abdel-majid, ami audiobook review, the heaven and earth grocery store, sara hillis, james mcbride, dominic hoffman, jacob shymanski false full 149 9a8b201c-f46c-4ca7-b3ec-56457208bafd Reviewing "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks with Michael Feir One of our avid audiobook readers, Michael Feir, joins us to review “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” written and narrated by Tom Hanks. The book offers a blend of humour, insight, and a deep dive into filmmaking. A perfect summer read for historical and literary fiction lovers!

First, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, the producer of AMI Audiobook Review stops by to preview our feature guest of the episode Michael Feir.

Jacob and Michael speak about their favourite and least favourite aspects of Tom Hanks’s novel, and they share their enthusiasm for the audiobook’s full cast of voices! 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Tue, 6 Aug 2024 19:03:22 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-the-making-of-another-major-motion-picture-by-tom-hanks-with-michael-feir-aJ_kxfKp One of our avid audiobook readers, Michael Feir, joins us to review “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” written and narrated by Tom Hanks. The book offers a blend of humour, insight, and a deep dive into filmmaking. A perfect summer read for historical and literary fiction lovers!

First, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, the producer of AMI Audiobook Review stops by to preview our feature guest of the episode Michael Feir.

Jacob and Michael speak about their favourite and least favourite aspects of Tom Hanks’s novel, and they share their enthusiasm for the audiobook’s full cast of voices! 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

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]]> Reviewing "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece" by Tom Hanks with Michael Feir Accessible Media Inc. 00:30:07 One of our avid audiobook readers, Michael Feir, joins us to review “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” written and narrated by Tom Hanks. The book offers a blend of humour, insight, and a deep dive into filmmaking. A perfect summer read for historical and literary fiction lovers! First, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, the producer of AMI Audiobook Review stops by to preview our feature guest of the episode Michael Feir. Jacob and Michael speak about their favourite and least favourite aspects of Tom Hanks’s novel, and they share their enthusiasm for the audiobook’s full cast of voices! One of our avid audiobook readers, Michael Feir, joins us to review “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” written and narrated by Tom Hanks. The book offers a blend of humour, insight, and a deep dive into filmmaking. A perfect summer read for historical and literary fiction lovers! First, Nisreen Abdel-Majid, the producer of AMI Audiobook Review stops by to preview our feature guest of the episode Michael Feir. Jacob and Michael speak about their favourite and least favourite aspects of Tom Hanks’s novel, and they share their enthusiasm for the audiobook’s full cast of voices! audiobook review, michael feir, the making of another major motion picture masterpiece, jacob shymanski, tom hanks false full 148 f3b04b31-3569-4422-8cc4-371c00d4c9a6 Reviewing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett with Karen McKay Sat, 6 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-tom-lake-by-ann-patchett-with-karen-mckay-F9twSTZU Reviewing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett with Karen McKay Accessible Media Inc. 00:52:43 The novel Tom Lake by critically acclaimed American author Ann Patchett is a mature and cerebral exploration of parent-children relationships, love and loss And the endless pursuit of happiness, amongst many other heady themes ripe for differing interpretations. No matter how you choose to interpret it, this book will no doubt leave you thinking. Its narration by Emmy award-winning actress Meryl Streep is nothing short of excellence and it alone makes it well worth a listen. Karen McKay, communications manager at CELA, is with Jacob and Ramya for an in-depth review. Below is the link to the book on good reads as well as CELA Good reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63241104-tom-lake Centre for Equitable Library Access: https://celalibrary.ca/node/24712663 The novel Tom Lake by critically acclaimed American author Ann Patchett is a mature and cerebral exploration of parent-children relationships, love and loss And the endless pursuit of happiness, amongst many other heady themes ripe for differing interpretations. No matter how you choose to interpret it, this book will no doubt leave you thinking. Its narration by Emmy award-winning actress Meryl Streep is nothing short of excellence and it alone makes it well worth a listen. Karen McKay, communications manager at CELA, is with Jacob and Ramya for an in-depth review. Below is the link to the book on good reads as well as CELA Good reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63241104-tom-lake Centre for Equitable Library Access: https://celalibrary.ca/node/24712663 review, karen mckay, tom lake by ann patchett, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 147 17a5f538-be38-4f32-bbee-08e6799d3e44 How to be a Better Listener of Audiobooks with Aamer Khan Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-be-a-better-listener-of-audiobooks-with-aamer-khan-_5uqAoVC How to be a Better Listener of Audiobooks with Aamer Khan Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:44 Better reading/audiobook listening comprehension leads to greater enjoyment of books. Do not neglect the quality of book consumption over quantity. These are the messages we want to impart to you in today's episode. Aamer Khan joins Jacob and Ramya to discuss how we can all improve our reading comprehension. The book that sparked today's discussion: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading, by Mortimer J. Adler Aamer Khan's selections: Past Tense (Jack Reacher, #23), by Lee Child Extinction, by Douglas Preston John Dies at the End, by David Wong Better reading/audiobook listening comprehension leads to greater enjoyment of books. Do not neglect the quality of book consumption over quantity. These are the messages we want to impart to you in today's episode. Aamer Khan joins Jacob and Ramya to discuss how we can all improve our reading comprehension. The book that sparked today's discussion: How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading, by Mortimer J. Adler Aamer Khan's selections: Past Tense (Jack Reacher, #23), by Lee Child Extinction, by Douglas Preston John Dies at the End, by David Wong nisreen abdel majeed, aamer khan, accessible media inc, understanding audiobooks, ramya amuthan, reading comprehension, how to read a book, jacob shymanski false full 146 35ffd01c-a57c-476d-9f28-61d082b032d9 Reviewing Normal People by Sally Rooney and The Liveship Traders Series by Robin Hobb Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-normal-people-by-sally-rooney-and-the-liveship-traders-series-by-robin-hobb-Cj20wFP6 Reviewing Normal People by Sally Rooney and The Liveship Traders Series by Robin Hobb Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:49 This week, Jacob and Ramya each review a book they've been eager to share. Both titles come with enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive recommendations. One, a contemporary romance and the other, an epic fantasy series. Ramya reviews the incredibly popular Normal People, by Sally Rooney while Jacob raves about The Liveship Traders series, by Robin Hobb. Plus, in the second half, long-time AMI producer Matt Agnew gets his turn at the rapid-fire review. Below are his recommendations: Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Cycle of Arawn, by Edward W. Robertson Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch Heaven's River, by Dennis E. Taylor This week, Jacob and Ramya each review a book they've been eager to share. Both titles come with enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive recommendations. One, a contemporary romance and the other, an epic fantasy series. Ramya reviews the incredibly popular Normal People, by Sally Rooney while Jacob raves about The Liveship Traders series, by Robin Hobb. Plus, in the second half, long-time AMI producer Matt Agnew gets his turn at the rapid-fire review. Below are his recommendations: Children of Time, by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Cycle of Arawn, by Edward W. Robertson Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch Heaven's River, by Dennis E. Taylor the liveship traders series, gentlemen bastards series, matt agnew, nisreen abdel majeed, scott lynch, rapid fire review, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, book recommendations, rfr, robin hobb, fantasy, normal people by sally rooney, jacob shymanski false full 145 e755edb7-1271-48b1-9f32-84696f481092 Fan-Fiction for Dummies with Cassandra Chaddock Sat, 15 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/fan-fiction-for-dummies-with-cassandra-chaddock-ZNSdcfug Fan-Fiction for Dummies with Cassandra Chaddock Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:35 This week, our co-worker in AMI's Marketing & Communications department, Cassandra Chaddock, schools us on fan-fiction basics. It's a strange world of boundless creativity with nothing holding writers back from creating the stories they and their readers want. Without the constraints of sales, editors and publishers, the fan-fiction community cranks out truly weird, wildly imaginative and often beautiful stories based on the IPs we all know and love. Behind their eccentricities, there's an undeniably endearing quality to fan-fiction stories. From shipping wars to Wattpad, we take our time unravelling this often forgotten realm of the literature world. Link to the book Jacob mentions: The Fanfiction Reader by Francesca Coppa: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/32072607 Link to Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/ This week, our co-worker in AMI's Marketing & Communications department, Cassandra Chaddock, schools us on fan-fiction basics. It's a strange world of boundless creativity with nothing holding writers back from creating the stories they and their readers want. Without the constraints of sales, editors and publishers, the fan-fiction community cranks out truly weird, wildly imaginative and often beautiful stories based on the IPs we all know and love. Behind their eccentricities, there's an undeniably endearing quality to fan-fiction stories. From shipping wars to Wattpad, we take our time unravelling this often forgotten realm of the literature world. Link to the book Jacob mentions: The Fanfiction Reader by Francesca Coppa: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/32072607 Link to Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/ wattpad, nisreen abdel majeed, fan fiction, fandom, accessible media inc, harry styles, ramya amuthan, star trek, harry potter, cassandra chaddock, archive of our own, bts, jacob shymanski, lord of the rings false full 144 1c190f27-bee0-4a6d-9e2e-0d81cabbc80a Audiobook Pet Peeves + How Couples Can Listen Together Sat, 8 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/audiobook-pet-peeves-how-couples-can-listen-together-99LLstHC Audiobook Pet Peeves + How Couples Can Listen Together Accessible Media Inc. 00:49:10 What’s your biggest audiobook pet peeve? That one, seemingly insignificant thing that for whatever reason, drives you crazy. We posed this question to the book club and got *a lot* of answers. From strong beliefs narrators should never do accents to hating misdirection, the book club came through this month. Thank you all for your contributions. If you want to leave us feedback, you can call us at 1 866 509-4545 or leave us an email at feedback@ami.ca Plus, in the latter half of the episode, regular contributor Sara Hillis joins us along with her husband, Michael Fehr, to discuss how couples can enjoy audiobooks together. Couples always watch movies together. Why not cuddle up and share an audiobook? What’s your biggest audiobook pet peeve? That one, seemingly insignificant thing that for whatever reason, drives you crazy. We posed this question to the book club and got *a lot* of answers. From strong beliefs narrators should never do accents to hating misdirection, the book club came through this month. Thank you all for your contributions. If you want to leave us feedback, you can call us at 1 866 509-4545 or leave us an email at feedback@ami.ca Plus, in the latter half of the episode, regular contributor Sara Hillis joins us along with her husband, Michael Fehr, to discuss how couples can enjoy audiobooks together. Couples always watch movies together. Why not cuddle up and share an audiobook? bad audiobooks, listening together, pet peeves, sarah hillis, nisreen abdel majeed, relationships, book club, annoyances, micheal fehr, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, couples, jacob shymanski false full 143 f08c5f54-8ff0-4ca3-8775-260303c07f9a This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune - Review + RFR with Cora Coady Sat, 1 Jun 2024 14:31:02 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/this-summer-will-be-different-by-carley-fortune-review-rfr-with-cora-coady-PXkljaJ_ This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune - Review + RFR with Cora Coady Accessible Media Inc. 00:53:54 With the help of our friends at CELA, Karen McKay and Theresa Power, Ramya and Jacob are reviewing the latest book from best-selling Canadian author, Carley Fortune. This Summer Will Be Different is a contemporary Canadian romance set in Prince Edward Island. With fantastic relationship writing, great prose and tons of delightful Canadiana, this title has charm but does it have substance? Listen to find out more. Plus, Cora Coady is with us in the second half of the show for another edition of the Rapid-Fire Review. This Summer Will Be Different on CELA: https://celalibrary.ca/node/25106074 This Summer Will Be Different on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/pd/This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-Audiobook/B0CGF7KDHD This Summer Will Be Different on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197577126-this-summer-will-be-different Cora Coady's RFR selections: Moon of the Turning Leaves, by Waubgeshig Rice Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, by Cathy O'Neil Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail, by Erin Hunter Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett With the help of our friends at CELA, Karen McKay and Theresa Power, Ramya and Jacob are reviewing the latest book from best-selling Canadian author, Carley Fortune. This Summer Will Be Different is a contemporary Canadian romance set in Prince Edward Island. With fantastic relationship writing, great prose and tons of delightful Canadiana, this title has charm but does it have substance? Listen to find out more. Plus, Cora Coady is with us in the second half of the show for another edition of the Rapid-Fire Review. This Summer Will Be Different on CELA: https://celalibrary.ca/node/25106074 This Summer Will Be Different on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/pd/This-Summer-Will-Be-Different-Audiobook/B0CGF7KDHD This Summer Will Be Different on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197577126-this-summer-will-be-different Cora Coady's RFR selections: Moon of the Turning Leaves, by Waubgeshig Rice Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, by Cathy O'Neil Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail, by Erin Hunter Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett cora coady, this summer will be different, prince edward island, carley fortune, theresa power, review, romance, nisreen abdel majeed, karen mckay, rapid fire review, canadian literature, ramya amuthan, rfr, jacob shymanski false full 142 4161f9d0-4879-462a-b1a5-0e982a5a95f3 Reviewing Homes: A Refugee Story By Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-homes-a-refugee-story-by-abu-bakr-al-rabeeah-and-winnie-yeung-PDva1LX_ Reviewing Homes: A Refugee Story By Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:54 Homes: A Refugee Story, by Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, was recommended to us by our audiobook curator, Aamer Khan, as part of a previous episode where we discussed books that can make us shed a tear... or three. Ramya and I read it and we've reconvened with Aamer to record a proper in-depth review. It's a great, accessibly written, true story about a tight-knit family as they try to find a place to call home. Originally from Iraq, they move to Syria, only to be caught up in the civil war. While they eventually make their way to Edmonton, the time they spend in Syria, anxiously toiling through the refugee process will mark them forever. This book does a lot to humanize the countless refugees around the world, who are too often reduced to simple statistics. Here it is on Audible. Note that it's also available on CELA: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Homes-Audiobook/B07QHG7N5V Plus, Jeff Ryman joins us in the second half for his turn at rapid-fire review. Here are Jeff's selections: - Burke’s Law: A Life in Hockey, by Brian Burke - Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game, by Colin Kaepernick - Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen, by Noel Monk - I Am Ozzy, by Ozzy Osbourne - The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band , by Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Neil Strauss Homes: A Refugee Story, by Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, was recommended to us by our audiobook curator, Aamer Khan, as part of a previous episode where we discussed books that can make us shed a tear... or three. Ramya and I read it and we've reconvened with Aamer to record a proper in-depth review. It's a great, accessibly written, true story about a tight-knit family as they try to find a place to call home. Originally from Iraq, they move to Syria, only to be caught up in the civil war. While they eventually make their way to Edmonton, the time they spend in Syria, anxiously toiling through the refugee process will mark them forever. This book does a lot to humanize the countless refugees around the world, who are too often reduced to simple statistics. Here it is on Audible. Note that it's also available on CELA: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Homes-Audiobook/B07QHG7N5V Plus, Jeff Ryman joins us in the second half for his turn at rapid-fire review. Here are Jeff's selections: - Burke’s Law: A Life in Hockey, by Brian Burke - Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game, by Colin Kaepernick - Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen, by Noel Monk - I Am Ozzy, by Ozzy Osbourne - The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band , by Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Neil Strauss winnie yeung, abu bakr al-rabeeah, memoirs, aamer khan, homes: a refugee story, rapid fire review, accessible media inc, brian burke, ami, ramya amuthan, book recommendations, jeff ryman, jacob shymanski, autobiographies false full 141 04a475c1-9781-40b8-9afa-2c60a841200a What is CELA? + Demystifying the Audie Awards Sat, 18 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-cela-demystifying-the-audie-awards-n33lf8zn What is CELA? + Demystifying the Audie Awards Accessible Media Inc. 00:52:41 CELA , the Center for Equitable Library Access, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For over a decade, they’ve been maintaining a massive physical and digital library of books in multiple accessible formats for Canadians with disabilities. We mention them on the show constantly because it’s our primary way of accessing all the audiobooks we discuss on this show. Karen McKay and Theresa Power are long-time employees at CELA and have been regular contributors to this show since the beginning and they’re with us on this episode to demystify the service. Plus, Sarah Hillis informs us on what exactly is up with the Audies, the prestigious audiobook awards. We also go through the 2024 winners that were announced back in March. CELA’s website: https://celalibrary.ca/ The full list of winners from the 2024 Audies can be found here: https://www.google.com/search?q=list+of+2024+Audie+winners&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA1105CA1105&oq=list+of+2024+Audie+winners+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigAdIBCDc0MTJqMGo0qAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 CELA , the Center for Equitable Library Access, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For over a decade, they’ve been maintaining a massive physical and digital library of books in multiple accessible formats for Canadians with disabilities. We mention them on the show constantly because it’s our primary way of accessing all the audiobooks we discuss on this show. Karen McKay and Theresa Power are long-time employees at CELA and have been regular contributors to this show since the beginning and they’re with us on this episode to demystify the service. Plus, Sarah Hillis informs us on what exactly is up with the Audies, the prestigious audiobook awards. We also go through the 2024 winners that were announced back in March. CELA’s website: https://celalibrary.ca/ The full list of winners from the 2024 Audies can be found here: https://www.google.com/search?q=list+of+2024+Audie+winners&rlz=1C1GCEA_enCA1105CA1105&oq=list+of+2024+Audie+winners+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigAdIBCDc0MTJqMGo0qAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 accessible libraries, audie awards, center for equitable library access, ami audio, sarah hillis, disabilities, karen mckay, accessible books, audiobooks, theresa power, ramya amuthan, cela, jacob shymanski false full 140 9bc38fa9-3fbf-4143-89d1-206b1dfb606f Interview with Veteran Narrator Anne Flosnik Sat, 11 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/interview-with-veteran-narrator-anne-flosnik-qC1Ek_An Interview with Veteran Narrator Anne Flosnik Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:45 With over 700 audiobook titles to her credit, Anne Flosnik is a veteran amongst veteran audiobook narrators. When we got the chance to have her on the show, we jumped on the opportunity. In this episode, Anne shares her narration process, advice for aspiring narrators, insights on the industry and unveils many of the unexpected fascinating intricacies of audiobook narration. Visit Anne's website: https://anneflosnik.com/ Link to Anne's Clubhouse page: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/narrator-uplift And here is a link to the first book of the Liveship Traders series by Robin Hobb, which Anne narrated: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Ship-of-Magic-Audiobook/B071HRHRVP With over 700 audiobook titles to her credit, Anne Flosnik is a veteran amongst veteran audiobook narrators. When we got the chance to have her on the show, we jumped on the opportunity. In this episode, Anne shares her narration process, advice for aspiring narrators, insights on the industry and unveils many of the unexpected fascinating intricacies of audiobook narration. Visit Anne's website: https://anneflosnik.com/ Link to Anne's Clubhouse page: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/narrator-uplift And here is a link to the first book of the Liveship Traders series by Robin Hobb, which Anne narrated: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Ship-of-Magic-Audiobook/B071HRHRVP the liveship traders, narrator uplift, audiobooks, accessible media inc, anne flosnik, ami, ramya amuthan, robin hobb, narration, fantasy, jacob shymanski false full 139 d7c1e2e1-1040-4fa6-a7f6-0c98d4bccee8 Sarah Desjardins' First Audiobook + Spotify Enters the Audiobook Game Sat, 4 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/sarah-desjardins-first-audiobook-spotify-enters-the-audiobook-game-Gr5SI4K9 Sarah Desjardins' First Audiobook + Spotify Enters the Audiobook Game Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:33 Canadian actress Sarah Desjardins (Yellowjackets, The Night Agent) joins us to talk about her very first work of audiobook narration. She discusses the transition from acting to narrating, the challenges of a first-time narrator and the joys of recording audiobooks. As it so happens, the book she got to narrate is set where she grew up, in Vancouver and Vancouver Island. The Worst of You, by Sarah Richards, is a gripping suspense/thriller told from multiple points of view. Here is the link to this Audible Original: https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Worst-of-You-Audiobook/B0D1KW16NQ Plus, Spotify recently expanded its audiobook access to premium users in Canada. Is it good value? Can Spotify compete with Audible? Stick around until the 2nd half of this episode to hear our side-by-side comparison Canadian actress Sarah Desjardins (Yellowjackets, The Night Agent) joins us to talk about her very first work of audiobook narration. She discusses the transition from acting to narrating, the challenges of a first-time narrator and the joys of recording audiobooks. As it so happens, the book she got to narrate is set where she grew up, in Vancouver and Vancouver Island. The Worst of You, by Sarah Richards, is a gripping suspense/thriller told from multiple points of view. Here is the link to this Audible Original: https://www.audible.ca/pd/The-Worst-of-You-Audiobook/B0D1KW16NQ Plus, Spotify recently expanded its audiobook access to premium users in Canada. Is it good value? Can Spotify compete with Audible? Stick around until the 2nd half of this episode to hear our side-by-side comparison sarah richards, riverdale, nisreen abdel majeed, spotify audiobooks, the worst of you, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, sarah desjardins, vancouver island, yellow jackets, jacob shymanski, audible original false full 138 40923c8a-c1eb-4170-8471-908a36553002 PAL Reading Services and Books That Made Us Cry PAL reading services is a non-profit, registered charity service that will record a human narration of any text you submit, no questions asked, at no charge. Perfect for all those titles that don't make it into CELA's library and for all of those hyper-technical science and engineering textbooks that you want but never get made into accessible formats.

Long time PAL readers Danielle McLaughlin and Suzan Laube talk to us about their work.

Plus, we unpack the answers from the most recent question to the book club: What's the last book that made you cry? Here are a few of the books that were mentioned:

Aamer Khan's pick -  Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah

Julie Martin's pick - The Chain by Adrian McKinty

Karen Magee's pick - The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Thalia Homes' pick - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Jacob Shymanski's pick - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 

Link to PAL reading services' website: https://www.palreading.org/

PAL-Reading Services Inc. (“PAL”) was founded in 1975 with a small federal grant. Originally named “Periodical Audio Library”, PAL was the idea of Jim Hamilton, a blind student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, now part of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT). At that time, no other agency offered an audio recording service for print-challenged students who needed academic journal articles recorded quickly enough to meet weekly study deadlines.

Ever since, PAL has provided this much-needed reading service to print-challenged people not only for elementary to post-graduate studies, but also for work and personal use. Since 1975 we have served numerous print-challenged individuals many of whom continue to use our services year after year.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-137-pal-reading-services-books-that-made-us-cry-I4mQXSx4 PAL reading services is a non-profit, registered charity service that will record a human narration of any text you submit, no questions asked, at no charge. Perfect for all those titles that don't make it into CELA's library and for all of those hyper-technical science and engineering textbooks that you want but never get made into accessible formats.

Long time PAL readers Danielle McLaughlin and Suzan Laube talk to us about their work.

Plus, we unpack the answers from the most recent question to the book club: What's the last book that made you cry? Here are a few of the books that were mentioned:

Aamer Khan's pick -  Homes: A Refugee Story by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah

Julie Martin's pick - The Chain by Adrian McKinty

Karen Magee's pick - The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Thalia Homes' pick - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Jacob Shymanski's pick - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 

Link to PAL reading services' website: https://www.palreading.org/

PAL-Reading Services Inc. (“PAL”) was founded in 1975 with a small federal grant. Originally named “Periodical Audio Library”, PAL was the idea of Jim Hamilton, a blind student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, now part of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT). At that time, no other agency offered an audio recording service for print-challenged students who needed academic journal articles recorded quickly enough to meet weekly study deadlines.

Ever since, PAL has provided this much-needed reading service to print-challenged people not only for elementary to post-graduate studies, but also for work and personal use. Since 1975 we have served numerous print-challenged individuals many of whom continue to use our services year after year.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> PAL Reading Services and Books That Made Us Cry Accessible Media Inc. 00:50:58 In this episode we discuss PAL reading services with long-time PAL readers Danielle McLaughlin and Suzan Laube, who record a human narration of any text you submit, and how it's a perfect supplement to CELA's library. Plus, we share our top literary tearjerkers as the book club answers: What's the last book that made you cry? In this episode we discuss PAL reading services with long-time PAL readers Danielle McLaughlin and Suzan Laube, who record a human narration of any text you submit, and how it's a perfect supplement to CELA's library. Plus, we share our top literary tearjerkers as the book club answers: What's the last book that made you cry? aamer khan, sad books, audiobooks, pal reading services, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, jacob shymanski false full 137 c263fc43-dd02-445a-9d3d-0c3a6afce261 Audible's 1984 Adaptation: Interview with Writer Joe White Last week we reviewed Audible’s awesome audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.

If you haven’t heard our review, the short version is that we loved it for its great performances, tight writing, original music and outstanding production value.

This week, we’re lucky enough to have the writer of this project with us.  Joe White is an award-winning writer of screen, stage and audio. He’s the writer of the hit West End musical The Little Big Things and another popular Audible audio drama, The Knox, among many other things.

Link to Audible's 1984 audio adaptation:

https://www.audible.ca/pd/George-Orwell%E2%80%99s-1984-Audiobook/B0CRRSC8MH

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-136-interview-with-joe-white-writer-of-audibles-1984-adaptation-PMUcgSK_ Last week we reviewed Audible’s awesome audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.

If you haven’t heard our review, the short version is that we loved it for its great performances, tight writing, original music and outstanding production value.

This week, we’re lucky enough to have the writer of this project with us.  Joe White is an award-winning writer of screen, stage and audio. He’s the writer of the hit West End musical The Little Big Things and another popular Audible audio drama, The Knox, among many other things.

Link to Audible's 1984 audio adaptation:

https://www.audible.ca/pd/George-Orwell%E2%80%99s-1984-Audiobook/B0CRRSC8MH

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Audible's 1984 Adaptation: Interview with Writer Joe White Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:41 Following last week's review of Audible’s awesome audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 (SPOILER: We loved its great performances, tight writing, original music and outstanding production value), we speak with the writer of this project Joe White, award-winning writer of screen, stage and audio. Following last week's review of Audible’s awesome audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 (SPOILER: We loved its great performances, tight writing, original music and outstanding production value), we speak with the writer of this project Joe White, award-winning writer of screen, stage and audio. false full 136 ef1036b0-1836-4aa1-a438-370f8add25c0 Reviewing Audible's Adaptation of 1984 Audible recently released their full-cast, radio-play adaptation of George Orwell’s classic 1984. Featuring a cast full of recognizable names, original music and incredible production value, it’s safe to say this is a unique project we were excited to get our hands on.

Today, we’re finally sharing our review with you. The cast includes Andrew Garfield as Winston, Cynthia Erivo as Julia, Andrew Scott as O’Brian and Tom Hardy as Big Brother.  

You can learn more here: https://www.audible.ca/pd/George-Orwell%E2%80%99s-1984-Audiobook/B0CRRSC8MH

Plus, in the show's second half, Ryan Hooey joins us for another edition of the popular Rapid Fire Review.

 

 

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/reviewing-audibles-adaptation-of-1984-s2JmMa_f Audible recently released their full-cast, radio-play adaptation of George Orwell’s classic 1984. Featuring a cast full of recognizable names, original music and incredible production value, it’s safe to say this is a unique project we were excited to get our hands on.

Today, we’re finally sharing our review with you. The cast includes Andrew Garfield as Winston, Cynthia Erivo as Julia, Andrew Scott as O’Brian and Tom Hardy as Big Brother.  

You can learn more here: https://www.audible.ca/pd/George-Orwell%E2%80%99s-1984-Audiobook/B0CRRSC8MH

Plus, in the show's second half, Ryan Hooey joins us for another edition of the popular Rapid Fire Review.

 

 

 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Reviewing Audible's Adaptation of 1984 Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:00 The official AMI Audiobook Review of Audible's recently released radio-play adaptation of George Orwell’s classic 1984. Featuring a cast full of recognizable names, original music and incredible production value, it’s safe to say this is a unique project we were excited to get our hands on. Plus, in the show's second half, Ryan Hooey joins us for another edition of the popular Rapid Fire Review. The official AMI Audiobook Review of Audible's recently released radio-play adaptation of George Orwell’s classic 1984. Featuring a cast full of recognizable names, original music and incredible production value, it’s safe to say this is a unique project we were excited to get our hands on. Plus, in the show's second half, Ryan Hooey joins us for another edition of the popular Rapid Fire Review. cynthia erivo, andrew scott, joe white, sound design, tom hardy, adaptation, accessible media inc, 1984, ramya amuthan, audible, ami-audio, radio play, george orwell, andrew garfield, jacob shymanski false full 135 081d994e-c995-4183-8fd6-4f926c614526 A Guide to Literary Awards, Plus Reviewing "Beware the Woman" by Meagan Abbot Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-134-a-guide-to-literary-awards-plus-reviewing-beware-the-woman-by-meagan-abbot-iL0oIczd A Guide to Literary Awards, Plus Reviewing "Beware the Woman" by Meagan Abbot Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:30 Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA help us better understand the place literary awards hold within the publishing industry, and how they affect everything from sales to author’s careers and even consumer reading habits. And, Sara Hillis recommends the suspenseful pregnancy horror novel "Beware the Woman" by Meagan Abbot. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA help us better understand the place literary awards hold within the publishing industry, and how they affect everything from sales to author’s careers and even consumer reading habits. And, Sara Hillis recommends the suspenseful pregnancy horror novel "Beware the Woman" by Meagan Abbot. false full 134 012cb9fc-dce4-464f-827e-0c3b48ea0fa5 Autobiography Trivia with Aamer Khan On today's episode: One of the beautiful things about audiobooks is the flexibility they give us. If you’re reading a print book, you just sit there and look down at your book. With an audiobook, on the other hand, you have both your hands available and you’re free to walk around and do whatever you want while you listen. We want to discuss how we use that extra flexibility.  

Plus, Aamer Kahn, our very own audiobook curator, prepared an autobiography trivia game for us.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

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]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-133-autobiography-trivia-with-aamer-khan-FtnSc8CY On today's episode: One of the beautiful things about audiobooks is the flexibility they give us. If you’re reading a print book, you just sit there and look down at your book. With an audiobook, on the other hand, you have both your hands available and you’re free to walk around and do whatever you want while you listen. We want to discuss how we use that extra flexibility.  

Plus, Aamer Kahn, our very own audiobook curator, prepared an autobiography trivia game for us.

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Autobiography Trivia with Aamer Khan Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:23 On today's episode we celebrate the flexibility & freedom audiobooks offer, and our very own audiobook curator, Aamer Kahn, shares an autobiography trivia game with us. On today's episode we celebrate the flexibility & freedom audiobooks offer, and our very own audiobook curator, Aamer Kahn, shares an autobiography trivia game with us. false full 133 737d29bf-4c43-4736-a2f6-a326b2575da6 Autobiography of Malcolm X & Rapid Fire Reviews with Karoline Bourdeau On today's episode: How much do we really know about the people who've shifted and coloured our histories?

We review The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written by American Minister Malcolm X in collaboration with American journalist Alex Haley, narrated by the incredibly performative Laurence Fishburne.

Plus, stepping up to the plate for this week's Rapid Fire Review is community member and friend Karoline Bourdeau, who hits us with five very different books with five very intriguing titles.

Our conversation with Karoline touches on the difficult choices made by Muslim women living in North America around their bodies and their relationships, as well as our own stories of losing touch with people who've left significant marks in our lives. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

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]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-132-the-autobiography-of-malcolm-x-plus-rfr-with-karoline-bourdeau-vCnMOQWh On today's episode: How much do we really know about the people who've shifted and coloured our histories?

We review The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written by American Minister Malcolm X in collaboration with American journalist Alex Haley, narrated by the incredibly performative Laurence Fishburne.

Plus, stepping up to the plate for this week's Rapid Fire Review is community member and friend Karoline Bourdeau, who hits us with five very different books with five very intriguing titles.

Our conversation with Karoline touches on the difficult choices made by Muslim women living in North America around their bodies and their relationships, as well as our own stories of losing touch with people who've left significant marks in our lives. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe 

We want your feedback!

Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! 

Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca 

About AMI

AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

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]]> Autobiography of Malcolm X & Rapid Fire Reviews with Karoline Bourdeau Accessible Media Inc. 00:54:03 How much do we really know about the people who've shifted and coloured our histories? In this episode we review "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" narrated by the incredible Laurence Fishburne; & in our "Rapid Fire Reviews" segment, community member and friend Karoline Bourdeau hits us with five very different books with five very intriguing titles, touching on the difficult choices made by Muslim women living in North America How much do we really know about the people who've shifted and coloured our histories? In this episode we review "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" narrated by the incredible Laurence Fishburne; & in our "Rapid Fire Reviews" segment, community member and friend Karoline Bourdeau hits us with five very different books with five very intriguing titles, touching on the difficult choices made by Muslim women living in North America false full 132 3009d466-cb81-4e2b-85e1-a953d4481583 "Archer's Voice" a Small-Town Romance Review & Rapid Fire Reviews with Greg David On today's episode: Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan is a  New York Times best-selling romance novel about the healing and transformative power of love. Seeing as romance is not one of Ramya and I’s typical go-to genres, this ended up being a very different listening experience for us.  

Alia Abdel-Majid, who initially brought our attention to this one, is with us today for an honest, in-depth review. If you recognize that family name, that’s because she’s none other than our technical producer, Nisreen Abdel-Majid’s sister

And later, Rapid Fire Review veteran Greg David is back to show us all how RFR is done.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-131-small-town-romance-review-plus-rfr-with-greg-david-Eb0rnHSi On today's episode: Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan is a  New York Times best-selling romance novel about the healing and transformative power of love. Seeing as romance is not one of Ramya and I’s typical go-to genres, this ended up being a very different listening experience for us.  

Alia Abdel-Majid, who initially brought our attention to this one, is with us today for an honest, in-depth review. If you recognize that family name, that’s because she’s none other than our technical producer, Nisreen Abdel-Majid’s sister

And later, Rapid Fire Review veteran Greg David is back to show us all how RFR is done.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> "Archer's Voice" a Small-Town Romance Review & Rapid Fire Reviews with Greg David Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:18 We discuss the transformative power of love in our review of "Archer’s Voice," a New York Times best-selling romance novel written by Mia Sheridan; and "Rapid Fire Review" veteran Greg David is back to show us all how RFR is done. We discuss the transformative power of love in our review of "Archer’s Voice," a New York Times best-selling romance novel written by Mia Sheridan; and "Rapid Fire Review" veteran Greg David is back to show us all how RFR is done. false full 131 11196c38-62a4-4278-9b74-4ae84d7a95c1 Book Sales Trends & AI Narrated Audiobooks On today's episode: Dissecting book sales trends doesn’t just concern the capitalists. It’s also relevant to those of us who love to inspect the deeper implications. Sometimes there’s a direct correlation between the newest sales trends and notable societal changes but often, it leaves us scratching our heads.

Karen McKay and Theresa Power from CELA are here to help us analyze the sales data from 2022 to 2023.

Plus, Sara Hillis joins us in the second half to share with us her findings on AI-narrated audiobooks. 

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]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-130-book-sale-trends-ai-narrated-audiobooks-fEOMZHEc On today's episode: Dissecting book sales trends doesn’t just concern the capitalists. It’s also relevant to those of us who love to inspect the deeper implications. Sometimes there’s a direct correlation between the newest sales trends and notable societal changes but often, it leaves us scratching our heads.

Karen McKay and Theresa Power from CELA are here to help us analyze the sales data from 2022 to 2023.

Plus, Sara Hillis joins us in the second half to share with us her findings on AI-narrated audiobooks. 

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Book Sales Trends & AI Narrated Audiobooks Accessible Media Inc. 00:54:02 Karen McKay and Theresa Power from CELA help us analyze sales data to dissect book trends and their societal implications, and Sara Hillis joins us to share with us her findings on AI-narrated audiobooks. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from CELA help us analyze sales data to dissect book trends and their societal implications, and Sara Hillis joins us to share with us her findings on AI-narrated audiobooks. false full 130 dec19025-3fbb-44d7-af41-d79f8ef79117 The Benefits of Audiobooks & Rapid-Fire Reviews with Ted Cooper On today's episode: Listening to an audiobook, as opposed to reading it in print, is a different experience. Not better or worse, just different. But how exactly does it differ? And how does that change the way we appreciate the story? Yes, we’re not done talking about this.

Plus, later, Ted Cooper is here for Rapid-Fire review.  

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]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-129-the-benefits-of-audiobooks-plus-rapid-fire-review-with-ted-cooper-GpT5lEsa On today's episode: Listening to an audiobook, as opposed to reading it in print, is a different experience. Not better or worse, just different. But how exactly does it differ? And how does that change the way we appreciate the story? Yes, we’re not done talking about this.

Plus, later, Ted Cooper is here for Rapid-Fire review.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> The Benefits of Audiobooks & Rapid-Fire Reviews with Ted Cooper Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:44 How does listening to audiobooks differ from reading print? And what impact does it have on our appreciation of a story? Plus, Ted Cooper shares his Rapid-Fire book reviews. How does listening to audiobooks differ from reading print? And what impact does it have on our appreciation of a story? Plus, Ted Cooper shares his Rapid-Fire book reviews. false full 129 76f4cfe4-c8a2-4800-bd62-48278c9395f7 Is Listening to Audiobooks the Same as Reading? On today's episode: Did you read a book if you listened to the audiobook version? If you research this question online, you’ll find all sorts of opinion pieces, message boards, and social media posts that make it clear that people have strong feelings on both sides.

Why is this such a contentious issue? Why is this seemingly innocuous question always striking such a nerve? There’s a lot at play here and we’re here to talk about it.    

Plus, later Ammer Khan, our very own audiobook curator is with us with this month’s batch of specially curated titles, just for you. That’s in the second half of the show.  

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]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-128-is-listening-to-audiobooks-the-same-as-reading-Vr8T8NoL On today's episode: Did you read a book if you listened to the audiobook version? If you research this question online, you’ll find all sorts of opinion pieces, message boards, and social media posts that make it clear that people have strong feelings on both sides.

Why is this such a contentious issue? Why is this seemingly innocuous question always striking such a nerve? There’s a lot at play here and we’re here to talk about it.    

Plus, later Ammer Khan, our very own audiobook curator is with us with this month’s batch of specially curated titles, just for you. That’s in the second half of the show.  

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Is Listening to Audiobooks the Same as Reading? Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:34 Did you read a book if you listened to the audiobook version? There are lots of hot takes online on social media, message boards and opinion pieces, but why is this such a contentious issue? Let's talk about it! Plus, our very own audiobook curator Ammer Khan, shares this month’s batch of specially curated titles, just for you! Did you read a book if you listened to the audiobook version? There are lots of hot takes online on social media, message boards and opinion pieces, but why is this such a contentious issue? Let's talk about it! Plus, our very own audiobook curator Ammer Khan, shares this month’s batch of specially curated titles, just for you! false full 128 03d77e68-de2a-4893-b51c-1a3e7a7616e0 Silly, Ridiculous and Cringy Book Titles On today's episode: First impressions matter, and the title of an audiobook is more than likely going to be the first thing you’ll react to when coming across a potential next read. Sometimes that title is intriguing. Sometimes it’s confusing. Sometimes it sounds dumb as hell. The point is, that titles matter, and we’re prepared to break it down for you. We also have a list of silly, ridiculous, and cringy book titles.

Plus, in the second half of the episode, we ask ourselves: is listening to a book the same as reading print?    

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-127-silly-ridiculous-and-cringy-book-titles-0ynOlCJY On today's episode: First impressions matter, and the title of an audiobook is more than likely going to be the first thing you’ll react to when coming across a potential next read. Sometimes that title is intriguing. Sometimes it’s confusing. Sometimes it sounds dumb as hell. The point is, that titles matter, and we’re prepared to break it down for you. We also have a list of silly, ridiculous, and cringy book titles.

Plus, in the second half of the episode, we ask ourselves: is listening to a book the same as reading print?    

Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. 

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]]> Silly, Ridiculous and Cringy Book Titles Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:03 First impressions matter, and the title of an audiobook is more than likely going to be the first thing you’ll react to when coming across a potential next read. Sometimes that title is intriguing. Sometimes it’s confusing. Sometimes it sounds dumb as hell. The point is, that titles matter, and we’re prepared to break it down for you. We also have a list of silly, ridiculous, and cringy book titles. Plus, we ask ourselves: "is listening to a book the same as reading print"? First impressions matter, and the title of an audiobook is more than likely going to be the first thing you’ll react to when coming across a potential next read. Sometimes that title is intriguing. Sometimes it’s confusing. Sometimes it sounds dumb as hell. The point is, that titles matter, and we’re prepared to break it down for you. We also have a list of silly, ridiculous, and cringy book titles. Plus, we ask ourselves: "is listening to a book the same as reading print"? false full 127 86001d3b-1131-4dc9-9765-1fb5895d95c3 The Popularity of Romantasy + Celebrity Narrators Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-126-the-popularity-of-romantasy-plus-celebrity-narrators-zB2qlraH The Popularity of Romantasy + Celebrity Narrators Accessible Media Inc. 00:54:09 On today's episode: The Romantasy genre has blown up in the past few years and Booktok is responsible. What is it about this genre that’s made it so irresistible to its ravenous fanbase? What’s the appeal? Why is it blowing up now? And how does Booktok wield so much influence? Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA are here to help us answer these questions. Plus, in the second half of the show, Sarah Hillis joins us to discuss the merits and pitfalls of celebrity narrators. On today's episode: The Romantasy genre has blown up in the past few years and Booktok is responsible. What is it about this genre that’s made it so irresistible to its ravenous fanbase? What’s the appeal? Why is it blowing up now? And how does Booktok wield so much influence? Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA are here to help us answer these questions. Plus, in the second half of the show, Sarah Hillis joins us to discuss the merits and pitfalls of celebrity narrators. false full 126 551e3a99-c885-4e99-bc74-74abbead97fe Episode 125: Behind the Scenes of Audiobooks Sat, 3 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-125-behind-the-scenes-of-audiobooks-k8EaPb0d Episode 125: Behind the Scenes of Audiobooks Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:33 On today's episode: We’ve spoken in the past about the huge role audiobook producers have over the final product of a project. So many small decisions on their part come together to shape what we end up spending hours eagerly consuming. Our guest this week, Caleb Stoll, is the technical director of the audiobook program at Penguin Random House Canada. He’s involved in many of the stages of production for the audiobooks they produce out of their studios in Toronto. From the technical aspects of sound recording, engineering sessions and directing narrators, Caleb is well placed to shine some light on the behind the scenes of the audio book world. On today's episode: We’ve spoken in the past about the huge role audiobook producers have over the final product of a project. So many small decisions on their part come together to shape what we end up spending hours eagerly consuming. Our guest this week, Caleb Stoll, is the technical director of the audiobook program at Penguin Random House Canada. He’s involved in many of the stages of production for the audiobooks they produce out of their studios in Toronto. From the technical aspects of sound recording, engineering sessions and directing narrators, Caleb is well placed to shine some light on the behind the scenes of the audio book world. false full 125 2d0d9333-6aae-44e9-9069-3940ffd76c56 Episode 124: The Art of Book Recommendations Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-124-the-art-of-book-recommendations-XslLrue2 Episode 124: The Art of Book Recommendations Accessible Media Inc. 00:54:35 A huge part of living the audio bookworm lifestyle is constantly seeking out your next read. That means taking tons of recommendations, be it from websites, close friends or coworkers. That said, not all recommendations are made equal. What is it that makes us take recommendations seriously? And how can we do better the next time we recommend an audiobook to our friends? Today we’re talking about the art of the book recommendation, and what better person to have for this discussion than our very own Audiobook curator, Aamer Khan? A little later, we’ll also get to the book club’s input on this topic. A huge part of living the audio bookworm lifestyle is constantly seeking out your next read. That means taking tons of recommendations, be it from websites, close friends or coworkers. That said, not all recommendations are made equal. What is it that makes us take recommendations seriously? And how can we do better the next time we recommend an audiobook to our friends? Today we’re talking about the art of the book recommendation, and what better person to have for this discussion than our very own Audiobook curator, Aamer Khan? A little later, we’ll also get to the book club’s input on this topic. false full 124 ae5943a9-7530-4759-b264-0f6b7967cf65 Episode 123: Multi-Voice Narration Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-123-multi-voice-narration-HR3l1HnO Episode 123: Multi-Voice Narration Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:46 Multi-Voice narration audiobooks offer a product that’s more like an engrossing old-school audio drama when done well. When done badly, though, they can be a disjointed mess of cringe, so say the haters. Sarah Hillis is here to help us break it down. Plus, Natasha Peters is our avid bookworm this week, and a rapid-fire review with Natasha is coming up in the 2nd half of the show. Multi-Voice narration audiobooks offer a product that’s more like an engrossing old-school audio drama when done well. When done badly, though, they can be a disjointed mess of cringe, so say the haters. Sarah Hillis is here to help us break it down. Plus, Natasha Peters is our avid bookworm this week, and a rapid-fire review with Natasha is coming up in the 2nd half of the show. false full 123 5a44c85b-e754-4c91-9b5d-6fcec0f34a1d Episode 122: Interview with Author/Narrator Julia Whelan Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-122-interview-with-author-narrator-julia-whelan-abTjdyit Episode 122: Interview with Author/Narrator Julia Whelan Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:32 We’re so excited to have one of our favorite audiobook narrators, Julia Whelan, on the show. Julia Whelan is an author, audiobook narrator of over 500 books, screenwriter and actress. Check out the two fantastic novels she's authored. Both are available on Audible and CELA with Julia's narration: My Oxford Year: https://celalibrary.ca/node/24026776 Thank You for Listening: https://celalibrary.ca/node/23968710 Here is an extensive list of her narration work available on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/search?searchNarrator=Julia+Whelan Her website: https://jmwhelan.com/ We’re so excited to have one of our favorite audiobook narrators, Julia Whelan, on the show. Julia Whelan is an author, audiobook narrator of over 500 books, screenwriter and actress. Check out the two fantastic novels she's authored. Both are available on Audible and CELA with Julia's narration: My Oxford Year: https://celalibrary.ca/node/24026776 Thank You for Listening: https://celalibrary.ca/node/23968710 Here is an extensive list of her narration work available on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/search?searchNarrator=Julia+Whelan Her website: https://jmwhelan.com/ false full 122 e1c32db6-b17d-42e6-b3b8-7d092e24a407 Episode 121: The Best Audiobooks of 2023 Sat, 6 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-121-the-best-audiobooks-of-2023-LDdjS2HN Episode 121: The Best Audiobooks of 2023 Accessible Media Inc. 00:53:10 On today's episode: With 2023 behind us, Karen Mackay of CELA is here to help us break down the best and most notable audiobooks of the year. Plus, the voice of AMI-audio, Julia Bonett, is joining us as our avid audiobook listener this week. On today's episode: With 2023 behind us, Karen Mackay of CELA is here to help us break down the best and most notable audiobooks of the year. Plus, the voice of AMI-audio, Julia Bonett, is joining us as our avid audiobook listener this week. books, karen mckay, audiobooks, julia bonnett, ramya amuthan, cela, ami-audio, new year, jacob shymanski false full 121 c508011b-7c0b-4dae-aff0-6fb243445e03 Episode 120: Harry Potter Universe Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-120-harry-potter-universe-4HsxEjAo Episode 120: Harry Potter Universe Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:31 The last book in the Harry Potter series was published back in 2007, over 15 years ago. That’s 15 years for the millions of fans around the world, including ourselves, to fully absorb the series and what it has to offer. We thought it would be a great time to have a deep dive discussion, giving our retrospective review of the series from a 2023 perspective. To help, we enlisted Grant Hardy, our colleague, producer on AMI's Kelly and Ramya and massive HP fan, to join us. We also get into the rollercoaster of reactions and comments the world has been expressing around the author of the Harry Potter universe, J.K. Rowling. The last book in the Harry Potter series was published back in 2007, over 15 years ago. That’s 15 years for the millions of fans around the world, including ourselves, to fully absorb the series and what it has to offer. We thought it would be a great time to have a deep dive discussion, giving our retrospective review of the series from a 2023 perspective. To help, we enlisted Grant Hardy, our colleague, producer on AMI's Kelly and Ramya and massive HP fan, to join us. We also get into the rollercoaster of reactions and comments the world has been expressing around the author of the Harry Potter universe, J.K. Rowling. false full 120 225bb235-50ff-4493-8fea-ffc313ca0c7f Episode 119: The Strange World of Co-authoring Sat, 16 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-119-the-strange-world-of-co-authoring-wWccn3FO Episode 119: The Strange World of Co-authoring Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:41 On today's episode: Being an author is typically thought of as a lonesome affair, but it doesn’t need to be. Enter the strange world of co-authoring. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA join us to help break it down. Emily Wu Zeller is our featured narrator this week on Know Your Narrator and Sarah Hillis is here for the second half of the show. And, somewhere in there, we’ll of course find time for this week’s question to the book club: what books give you wintery vibes? On today's episode: Being an author is typically thought of as a lonesome affair, but it doesn’t need to be. Enter the strange world of co-authoring. Karen McKay and Theresa Power of CELA join us to help break it down. Emily Wu Zeller is our featured narrator this week on Know Your Narrator and Sarah Hillis is here for the second half of the show. And, somewhere in there, we’ll of course find time for this week’s question to the book club: what books give you wintery vibes? false full 119 3a2e6724-5449-4242-a905-a23b57abc5c8 Episode 118: Rapid-Fire Review Bonanza Sat, 9 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-118-rapid-fire-review-bonanza-3HB_DKl7 Episode 118: Rapid-Fire Review Bonanza Accessible Media Inc. 00:54:44 It’s a rapid-fire review bonanza and Ramya, Nisreen and Jacob are finally participating; Julie Martin, Community Reporter on AMI's Kelly and Ramya, joins us to get it all started. It’s a rapid-fire review bonanza and Ramya, Nisreen and Jacob are finally participating; Julie Martin, Community Reporter on AMI's Kelly and Ramya, joins us to get it all started. false full 118 65b747fa-67aa-46dc-8335-f9677e171418 Episode 117: Audiobooks In The Wild With Lawrence Gunther Sat, 2 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-117-audiobooks-in-the-wild-with-lawrence-gunther-XGL_LtjL Episode 117: Audiobooks In The Wild With Lawrence Gunther Accessible Media Inc. 00:52:40 On this week's episode: Sometimes, we need to take a step back from our busy lives and just appreciate the simple things. And what better way to do that than by immersing yourself in the living world of greenery and beautiful landscapes? If you’re not an outdoors person, the next best thing is reading books about the wild. We wanted a guest to help us with this topic and it only felt natural that that had to be none other than Lawrence Gunther of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther. Plus, our very own audiobook curator, Aamer Khan, joins us with this month’s recommendations, with the theme, Magic, Mythology and Malaysia. On this week's episode: Sometimes, we need to take a step back from our busy lives and just appreciate the simple things. And what better way to do that than by immersing yourself in the living world of greenery and beautiful landscapes? If you’re not an outdoors person, the next best thing is reading books about the wild. We wanted a guest to help us with this topic and it only felt natural that that had to be none other than Lawrence Gunther of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther. Plus, our very own audiobook curator, Aamer Khan, joins us with this month’s recommendations, with the theme, Magic, Mythology and Malaysia. false full 117 1dacba5f-f2fd-4454-b608-feff04ca64c7 Episode 116: My Life In Books with Red Széll Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-116-my-life-in-books-with-red-sail-i7CNB26w Episode 116: My Life In Books with Red Széll Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:52 Red Széll, host of My Life in Books with Red Széll, is with us, all the way from some place called England. Drawing on his years of experience as host of My Life in Books on AMI-audio, interviewing countless authors, it’s safe to say he’s somewhat of an expert on what makes authors tick. Looking forward to getting into it with Red. Plus, we have more responses to our most recent question to the book club: What are books that left you with strong mixed feelings? (i.e., books that had you equally enthralled and frustrated.) That’s for later though. Red Széll, host of My Life in Books with Red Széll, is with us, all the way from some place called England. Drawing on his years of experience as host of My Life in Books on AMI-audio, interviewing countless authors, it’s safe to say he’s somewhat of an expert on what makes authors tick. Looking forward to getting into it with Red. Plus, we have more responses to our most recent question to the book club: What are books that left you with strong mixed feelings? (i.e., books that had you equally enthralled and frustrated.) That’s for later though. false full 116 6f2e0859-ebc7-4656-8dfc-54253bdd4524 Episode 115: Genres and How Far Can They Go Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-115-genres-and-how-far-can-they-go-f45_QBYc Episode 115: Genres and How Far Can They Go Accessible Media Inc. 00:57:40 Is our obsession with rigidly classifying every book into a set list of genres a bad habit that desperately needs breaking? That’s a loaded question. There are no doubt a whole lot of issues that come with our feverish compulsion to sort everything, and that’s what we’ll be talking about today. Later, we’ll be getting into some responses to our book club question: What are some books that left you with strong mixed feelings? (i.e., a book that left you equally enthralled and frustrated.) Is our obsession with rigidly classifying every book into a set list of genres a bad habit that desperately needs breaking? That’s a loaded question. There are no doubt a whole lot of issues that come with our feverish compulsion to sort everything, and that’s what we’ll be talking about today. Later, we’ll be getting into some responses to our book club question: What are some books that left you with strong mixed feelings? (i.e., a book that left you equally enthralled and frustrated.) false full 115 1fb49c97-71ae-4adb-8d4f-56f7526f37d4 Episode 114: Deep Dive on Brandon Sanderson & Know Your Narrator Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-114-deep-dive-on-brandon-sanderson-know-your-narrator-6soKtljU Episode 114: Deep Dive on Brandon Sanderson & Know Your Narrator Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:50 We’re discussing the always-fascinating fantasy author, Brandon Sanderson, who’s fully embraced the audiobook revolution despite using his massive platform to condemn what he calls, “Audible's unconscionable business practices,” and casually breaking the record for the most successful Kickstarter campaign of all time in the process. And later, Sarah Hillis drops in for our Know Your Narrator segment; Edoardo Ballerini is our featured narrator this week. We’re discussing the always-fascinating fantasy author, Brandon Sanderson, who’s fully embraced the audiobook revolution despite using his massive platform to condemn what he calls, “Audible's unconscionable business practices,” and casually breaking the record for the most successful Kickstarter campaign of all time in the process. And later, Sarah Hillis drops in for our Know Your Narrator segment; Edoardo Ballerini is our featured narrator this week. false full 114 52367b1d-d952-4d98-a785-b7e0967707b9 Episode 113: Reviewing Britney Spears' Memoir, The Woman in Me Sat, 4 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-113-reviewing-britney-spears-memoir-the-woman-in-me-XEJo72cf Episode 113: Reviewing Britney Spears' Memoir, The Woman in Me Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:34 Karen and Theresa of CELA, the Center for Equitable Library Access, join us for another book review, this time for the highly-anticipated memoir, The Woman in Me, by Britney Spears. And later, Aamer Khan shares with us three authors that have piqued his interest in the past month. Karen and Theresa of CELA, the Center for Equitable Library Access, join us for another book review, this time for the highly-anticipated memoir, The Woman in Me, by Britney Spears. And later, Aamer Khan shares with us three authors that have piqued his interest in the past month. center for equitable library access, britney spears, review, karen mckay, aamer khan, theresa power, audiobook, ramya amuthan, the woman in me, cela, memoir, jacob shymanski false full 113 d0bc33ff-37c1-4575-902f-e3a5ac1a0af3 Episode 112: Reviewing Success by Martin Amos with Dave Brown Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-112-reviewing-success-by-martin-amos-with-dave-brown-FKMMiGZw Episode 112: Reviewing Success by Martin Amos with Dave Brown Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:00 Dave Brown, of the world-famous NOW with Dave Brown, which airs live weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern on AMI-tv, joins us for an in-depth review of Success by Martin Amos (where our quote of the week is from), one of his very own book recommendations . Later on, Jacob and I continue our recommendations with more of our personal favourites. Dave Brown, of the world-famous NOW with Dave Brown, which airs live weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern on AMI-tv, joins us for an in-depth review of Success by Martin Amos (where our quote of the week is from), one of his very own book recommendations . Later on, Jacob and I continue our recommendations with more of our personal favourites. false full 112 0f160593-b3f8-41ea-958c-b427df60b5a3 Episode 111: Our Thriller/mystery and non-fiction recommendations Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-191-our-thriller-mystery-and-non-fiction-recommendations-rZoDVnrI Episode 111: Our Thriller/mystery and non-fiction recommendations Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:00 This week, we finally take a moment to present our own book recommendations, in the thriller/mystery and non-fiction categories. On the second half of the show, Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI, is subjected to the Rapid-Fire-Review segment. He also gives us his in-depth review of Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre. This week, we finally take a moment to present our own book recommendations, in the thriller/mystery and non-fiction categories. On the second half of the show, Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI, is subjected to the Rapid-Fire-Review segment. He also gives us his in-depth review of Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre. greg david, murder on the orient express, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, rogue heroes, the hiddne life of trees, the elaphant whisperer, jacob shymanski false full 111 c9c4dcdd-f39b-4f75-8a00-e403f8e41ba5 Episode 110: Why do we read horror? Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-190-why-do-we-read-horror-ZAxNDHmC Episode 110: Why do we read horror? Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:00 Karen and Theresa make their monthly appearance on the show. This time, we discuss the many reasons why so many people read horror. Why do we willingly want to feel fear and discomfort? There’s a lot to unpack. Plus, Sarah Hillis presents/raves about one of our personal favourite narrators, Julia Whelan, as part of our Know Your Narrator segment Karen and Theresa make their monthly appearance on the show. This time, we discuss the many reasons why so many people read horror. Why do we willingly want to feel fear and discomfort? There’s a lot to unpack. Plus, Sarah Hillis presents/raves about one of our personal favourite narrators, Julia Whelan, as part of our Know Your Narrator segment low-vision, horror, karen mckay, blind, theresa power, ami, ramya amuthan, cela, julia whelan, jacob shymanski false full 110 b3f37c08-c0ff-4fbf-b94b-d6d288405228 Episode 109: Plot, writing, characters and setting Sat, 7 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-189-plot-writing-characters-and-setting-rMsz5Rq3 Episode 109: Plot, writing, characters and setting Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:52 This week, Ramya and Jacob convene with the book club to have an in depth discussion on what specifically makes a book enjoyable. Everyone shares their ranking of the following 4 elements in order of personal importance to their enjoyment of a book; Plot, writing, characters and setting. Spoiler alert, opinions differ. We also wrap up banned books week, which ended on October 7th, with a few shocking statistics from the ALA, American Library Association as well as take a look back at the history of book bannings This week, Ramya and Jacob convene with the book club to have an in depth discussion on what specifically makes a book enjoyable. Everyone shares their ranking of the following 4 elements in order of personal importance to their enjoyment of a book; Plot, writing, characters and setting. Spoiler alert, opinions differ. We also wrap up banned books week, which ended on October 7th, with a few shocking statistics from the ALA, American Library Association as well as take a look back at the history of book bannings low-vision, blind, audiobooks, accessible media inc, ramya amuthan, banned books, jacob shymanski false full 109 574a7f55-9db6-4e3b-a199-b65d82a4944d Episode 108: The Invisible Life of Addy Leroux Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-188-the-invisible-life-of-addy-leroux-dM8tWwMY Episode 108: The Invisible Life of Addy Leroux Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:32 We’ll actually make an effort to live up to this show’s name and review a book for once. The invisible Life of Addy Leroux, by V.E. Schwab, is what we’re reviewing today with the help of fellow book nerds Debby Giroux and Amer Khan. We’ll actually make an effort to live up to this show’s name and review a book for once. The invisible Life of Addy Leroux, by V.E. Schwab, is what we’re reviewing today with the help of fellow book nerds Debby Giroux and Amer Khan. books, review, audiobook, ramya amuthan, the invisible life of addy leroux, amer khan, debbie giroux, jacob shymanski false full 108 7aa33946-2a05-48b8-9773-797de80f721c Episode 107: Avid Readers & Rapid Fire Reviews Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-187-avid-readers-rapid-fire-reviews-uIONdhgs Episode 107: Avid Readers & Rapid Fire Reviews Accessible Media Inc. 00:57:36 On today’s episode, two avid readers are coming on to discuss their recent reading adventures. Karen Magee, Content Development Specialist at AMI is first, followed by Jennie Bovard of the Low Vision Moments podcast after the break. On today’s episode, two avid readers are coming on to discuss their recent reading adventures. Karen Magee, Content Development Specialist at AMI is first, followed by Jennie Bovard of the Low Vision Moments podcast after the break. books, readers, karen magee, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, jennie bovard, jacob shymanski false full 107 9f45c7e7-15c2-4fb0-95b7-c687ad70d143 Episode 106: 50 Shades of Taboo Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-186-50-shades-of-taboo-_ojc0TAD Episode 106: 50 Shades of Taboo Accessible Media Inc. 00:56:30 The meat of this episode is our Know your Narrator chat with Sara Hillis, she features long time, legendary narrator, George Guidall. And we touch base on taboos in Literature including 50 Shades of Grey and Love Times Three. Plus, we talk to Bill Shackleton about the bookmobile. The meat of this episode is our Know your Narrator chat with Sara Hillis, she features long time, legendary narrator, George Guidall. And we touch base on taboos in Literature including 50 Shades of Grey and Love Times Three. Plus, we talk to Bill Shackleton about the bookmobile. books, george guidall, taboo, audiobook, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, bookmobile, bill shackleton false full 106 1b9de009-7648-444f-842d-4c5e936381b0 Episode 105: Letters With Smokie Sat, 9 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-185-letters-with-smokie-uuQXnB0f Episode 105: Letters With Smokie Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:50 We speak with Rod Michalko and Dan Goodley, authors of Letters with Smokie, a collection of letters providing a lively exploration of human-animal relationships and space to interrogate disability as disruption, disturbance, and art. We speak with Rod Michalko and Dan Goodley, authors of Letters with Smokie, a collection of letters providing a lively exploration of human-animal relationships and space to interrogate disability as disruption, disturbance, and art. books, letters wirh smokie, audiobook, rod michalko, ramya amuthan, nisreen abdel majid, dan goodley, jacob shymanski false full 105 a6482cc4-46b9-41ad-9621-ef64fce9ea10 Episode 104: Provocative, Edgy and Taboo Literature Sat, 2 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-184-the-whispers-book-review-_fdyWknH Episode 104: Provocative, Edgy and Taboo Literature Accessible Media Inc. 00:55:47 We introduce a new member to the Audiobook family and discuss books that are purposely provocative, edgy, and explore taboo topics. Also, we're back with our monthly CELA Talk with Karen McKay and Theresa Power, finally getting into our review of The Whispers by Ashley Audrain. We introduce a new member to the Audiobook family and discuss books that are purposely provocative, edgy, and explore taboo topics. Also, we're back with our monthly CELA Talk with Karen McKay and Theresa Power, finally getting into our review of The Whispers by Ashley Audrain. false full 104 1ab8f1e8-a9e3-48e2-827f-72149a1bd14f Episode 103: Pulitzer Prize Winners Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-103-pulitzer-prize-winners-SF_Eyk8_ Episode 103: Pulitzer Prize Winners Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:02 Aamer Khan features three Pulitzer Prize Winners, books focusing on important, melancholic times in history, where the main characters are on a journey to change the times. Aamer Khan features three Pulitzer Prize Winners, books focusing on important, melancholic times in history, where the main characters are on a journey to change the times. books, aamer khan, audiobooks, pulitzer prize winners, ramya amuthan false full 103 ce553aa1-3ba0-4994-8b49-674ee4eb5d54 Episode 102: Cozy Mysteries Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-102-cozy-mysteries-XGqxUDJQ Episode 102: Cozy Mysteries Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 On today's episode: Bill Shackleton, a live reporter at AMI, brings us up to speed on cozy mysteries. This is a genre of light, dip your toes in, small town vibe mystery stores. On today's episode: Bill Shackleton, a live reporter at AMI, brings us up to speed on cozy mysteries. This is a genre of light, dip your toes in, small town vibe mystery stores. books, audiobook, ramya amuthan, ami-audio, stories, bill shackleton, mystery false full 102 6e17c7db-4bca-48b6-b7a2-dd1088fd820c Episode 101: Know Your Narrator - Kevin R. Free Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-101-know-your-narrator-kevin-r-free-Mvyl_95s Episode 101: Know Your Narrator - Kevin R. Free Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis features the 2023 Audiofile Magazine Golden Voice, Kevin R. Free, whose voice is on over 450 fiction, non-fiction, children's, and adult books. On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis features the 2023 Audiofile Magazine Golden Voice, Kevin R. Free, whose voice is on over 450 fiction, non-fiction, children's, and adult books. 2023 audiofile magazine golden voice, kevin r. free, audiobook, sara hillis, know your narrator false full 101 1cfde1c9-125b-456e-b6eb-708678083007 Episode 100: Obama's Booklist Sat, 5 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-100-obamas-booklist-QqPYHs8d Episode 100: Obama's Booklist Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We discuss Obama's Booklist with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access, getting into why his booklists are unique, how they're curated, and why he continues to release them past his presidency. We discuss Obama's Booklist with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access, getting into why his booklists are unique, how they're curated, and why he continues to release them past his presidency. books, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, barack obama, theresa power, audiobook, ramya amuthan, booklists false full 100 7ef8d689-7209-4528-9b86-cff69c75ca47 Episode 99: Amnesia, Oxford and Pakistan Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-99-amnesia-oxford-and-pakistan-ywZvk3I9 Episode 99: Amnesia, Oxford and Pakistan Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Aamer Khan brings us his book reviews of July, including My Oxford year by Julia Whelan, a title he’s giving a standing ovation to Aamer Khan brings us his book reviews of July, including My Oxford year by Julia Whelan, a title he’s giving a standing ovation to books, review, aamer khan, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela false full 99 a83d56e9-dd06-4821-8637-fbdf2ef0d506 Episode 98: The Nameless Restaurant Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-98-the-nameless-restaurant-s7f2Wbx_ Episode 98: The Nameless Restaurant Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Ryan Hooey is back to recommend one of his favourite listens this year, The Nameless Restaurant: A Cozy Cooking Fantasy, by Tao Wong. Ryan Hooey is back to recommend one of his favourite listens this year, The Nameless Restaurant: A Cozy Cooking Fantasy, by Tao Wong. reads, books, review, ryan hooey, audiobook, the nameless restaurant false full 98 15bd220b-a26f-45b9-ae16-0251ba42281d Episode 97: Jean Little Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-97-jean-little-Hzi4CC67 Episode 97: Jean Little Accessible Media Inc. 00:27:18 We welcome Meagan Gillmore, Host of the Connecting Disability podcast on AMI, to discuss her favourite children's author, Jean LIttle. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the title Snow Road Station, By Elizabeth Hay. We welcome Meagan Gillmore, Host of the Connecting Disability podcast on AMI, to discuss her favourite children's author, Jean LIttle. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the title Snow Road Station, By Elizabeth Hay. meagan gillmore, nisreen abdel-majid, childrens books, audiobook, ramya amuthan, jean little false full 97 3cf1644c-2c01-4d00-b7f8-4579d5692358 Episode 96: Know Your Narrator - Marin Ireland Sat, 8 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-96-know-your-narrator-marin-ireland-O7CrnqqM Episode 96: Know Your Narrator - Marin Ireland Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Sara Hillis introduces us to this month's Know Your Narrator, Marin Ireland, one of the 2023 Audiofile Magazine Golden Voices. Sara Hillis introduces us to this month's Know Your Narrator, Marin Ireland, one of the 2023 Audiofile Magazine Golden Voices. audiofile magazine golden voices, martin ireland, review, audiobook, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, know your narrator false full 96 f9980ed9-336c-43d3-a805-fe698ca4c6ca Episode 95: Summer reads Sat, 1 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-95-summer-reads-J9s8wi1H Episode 95: Summer reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:02 Let's continue understanding why we choose summer reads as summer reads, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Let's continue understanding why we choose summer reads as summer reads, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. reads, books, summer, review, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, theresa power, audiobook, cela false full 95 129d8568-00d2-4d30-887d-9ada055a2e27 Episode 94: Aamer’s Summer Reads Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-94-aamers-summer-reads-C8syv0qE Episode 94: Aamer’s Summer Reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Aamer Khan breaks down our book preferences into what's Comfortable, what's expected, and what's still to come. We chat through our own nostalgic reads, go-to series, and the books we’re willing to pick up next. Aamer Khan breaks down our book preferences into what's Comfortable, what's expected, and what's still to come. We chat through our own nostalgic reads, go-to series, and the books we’re willing to pick up next. audio books, ami audio, comfort reads, ramya amuthan, amer khan, summer reads false full 94 4ccacc6c-ec56-4619-83fd-c5595dedac72 Episode 93: Winning Fixes Everything Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-93-winning-fixes-everything-E90pNeWx Episode 93: Winning Fixes Everything Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:30 We welcome Ali Moosa, Host of the podcast All Over The Map, with his book recommendation, Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess by Evan Drellich, released in 2023. We welcome Ali Moosa, Host of the podcast All Over The Map, with his book recommendation, Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess by Evan Drellich, released in 2023. nisreen abdel-majid, books, ali moosa, baseball, sports, all over the map, audiobook, ami, ramya amuthan, cela false full 93 2e8c21e0-435f-40ae-85c1-67fbfd051dc3 Episode 92: Know Your Narrator - Nicholas Boulton Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-90-know-your-narrator-nicholas-boulton-1z_g9eFr Episode 92: Know Your Narrator - Nicholas Boulton Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:45 Nicholas Boulton is one of three new Golden Voices named this year by Audiofile Magazine. This designation is given to narrators who have made a definite impact on the industry over several years. We profile his work on Know Your Narrator with Sara Hillis. Nicholas Boulton is one of three new Golden Voices named this year by Audiofile Magazine. This designation is given to narrators who have made a definite impact on the industry over several years. We profile his work on Know Your Narrator with Sara Hillis. audiobook, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, golden voices, know your narrator, nicholas boulton, audiofile magazine false full 90 ddb969f3-ae54-49de-a595-0956eb9aa66b Episode 91: Pride Month Sat, 3 Jun 2023 06:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-89-pride-month-5V3pY85a Episode 91: Pride Month Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Celebrating Pride! Let's flip through titles in recognition of Pride Month, with Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Celebrating Pride! Let's flip through titles in recognition of Pride Month, with Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. pride month, review, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, audiobook, cela false full 89 b89d3933-61a6-4d6e-a62f-4b064fb99b37 Episode 90: Pride and Prejudice Sat, 27 May 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-90-pride-and-prejudice-roMVLzOW Episode 90: Pride and Prejudice Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:13 Aamer Khan has reached into the classic literature archives and pulled out Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. He reviews the read, and discusses how a classic piece like this one stands in today's book world. Aamer Khan has reached into the classic literature archives and pulled out Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. He reviews the read, and discusses how a classic piece like this one stands in today's book world. reads, books, literature, aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 92 21ebac4e-54c3-434e-84e5-1278ae7cdde3 Episode 89: Western stories Sat, 20 May 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-89-western-stories-xfQh1vm2 Episode 89: Western stories Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 We discuss modern Western stories with Kelly MacDonald, who picked up Westerns after years of avoiding the genre. He highlights one of his favourite authors, Author William W. Johnstone, and several of his series. We discuss modern Western stories with Kelly MacDonald, who picked up Westerns after years of avoiding the genre. He highlights one of his favourite authors, Author William W. Johnstone, and several of his series. books, kelly macdonald, audiobooks, western stories, ramya amuthan, cela false full 91 0cb95102-a145-4945-990d-464163862cc5 Episode 88: Know Your Narrator - Rosamund Pike Mon, 15 May 2023 13:25:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-88-know-your-narrator-sfOdO06m Episode 88: Know Your Narrator - Rosamund Pike Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 We dive into this month's Know Your Narrator feature with Sara Hillis. Let's highlight Rosamund Pike: the 2023 Audie winner for Best Female Narrator, awarded for her work on The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. We dive into this month's Know Your Narrator feature with Sara Hillis. Let's highlight Rosamund Pike: the 2023 Audie winner for Best Female Narrator, awarded for her work on The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan. robert jordan, sarah hillis, nisreen abdel majeed, wheel of time, ramya amuthan, rosamund pike: false full 88 688e0bec-f30e-48be-b023-2f5d74d64e14 Episode 87: Book club influences Mon, 8 May 2023 19:32:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-87-book-clubs-6s7CozGe Episode 87: Book club influences Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Let’s get into recent book club picks with Theresa Power and Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. We highlight three hot new titles climbing the charts through the influence of well-known book clubs; - Hold My Girl: A Novel By Charlene Carr. 2023 - Hello beautiful: A novel By Ann Napolitano. 2023 (Oprah 100th book club pick) - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Kindle Edition by Jesse Q. Sutanto Let’s get into recent book club picks with Theresa Power and Karen McKay from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. We highlight three hot new titles climbing the charts through the influence of well-known book clubs; - Hold My Girl: A Novel By Charlene Carr. 2023 - Hello beautiful: A novel By Ann Napolitano. 2023 (Oprah 100th book club pick) - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Kindle Edition by Jesse Q. Sutanto centre for equitable library access, book club, audiobook false full 87 d87becc1-fe39-480b-92c5-de9a124b7055 Episode 86: The Ninja, The Crowd Pleasers and Mad Honey Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-86-the-ninja-the-crowd-pleasers-and-mad-honey-9w_Dfi45 Episode 86: The Ninja, The Crowd Pleasers and Mad Honey Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:17 What makes for a satisfying book? We ponder through Aamer Khan's three latest listens, The Ninja, The Crowd Pleasers, and Mad Honey. What makes for a satisfying book? We ponder through Aamer Khan's three latest listens, The Ninja, The Crowd Pleasers, and Mad Honey. the ninja, books, the crowd pleaser, aamer khan, mad honey, audiobook, cela false full 86 1ad0e6c4-16ae-4f1d-9092-8fe6e3c8fabc Episode 85: Athlete biographies Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:41:29 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-85-athlete-biographies-W_MDdSDj Episode 85: Athlete biographies Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Jeffrey Rainey, Producer of the Living Blind podcast, is back to examine memoires by competitive athletes who've penned the truth behind their experiences after leaving the game. Plus, Let's press Pause or Play on Cobalt red: How the blood of the congo powers our lives, by Siddharth Kara. Jeffrey Rainey, Producer of the Living Blind podcast, is back to examine memoires by competitive athletes who've penned the truth behind their experiences after leaving the game. Plus, Let's press Pause or Play on Cobalt red: How the blood of the congo powers our lives, by Siddharth Kara. living blind podcast, memoires, books, cobalt red, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, athletes, jeffrey rainey, biographies false full 85 7df4307b-d05d-49d0-b3c9-de5d3bf4e7a6 Episode 84: James Fox's Revolution Sat, 15 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-84-james-foxs-revolution-MqJbDxuZ Episode 84: James Fox's Revolution Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 On March 15, 2023, Leonardo Audio produced a multi-cast production of James Fox’s space opera, “Revolution”, the first book in his “The Sol Saga” series. As a first-time treat on Audiobook Review, we invite an author to talk about their work. On March 15, 2023, Leonardo Audio produced a multi-cast production of James Fox’s space opera, “Revolution”, the first book in his “The Sol Saga” series. As a first-time treat on Audiobook Review, we invite an author to talk about their work. james fox, books, review, audiobook, author, the sol saga, revolution false full 84 6f0fd1e5-b209-4215-94da-ec7668ed460b Episode 83: Know Your Narrator - Seth Numrich Sat, 8 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-84-know-your-narrator-mAJtl_PP Episode 83: Know Your Narrator - Seth Numrich Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Today, we have Know Your Narrator with Sara Hillis. The 2023 Audie award winner for Best Male Narrator was Seth Numrich for his performance in Fairytale by Stephen King. We discuss his work, style, and approach to the process. Today, we have Know Your Narrator with Sara Hillis. The 2023 Audie award winner for Best Male Narrator was Seth Numrich for his performance in Fairytale by Stephen King. We discuss his work, style, and approach to the process. sara hillis., blind, audiobooks, ami, seth numrich, ramya amuthan false full 83 5ef59c59-87c1-4e00-bc75-e7de84760342 Episode 82: Books to movies Sat, 1 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-82-books-to-movies-FxtaSlRy Episode 82: Books to movies Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We dissect the transformation of literature to the big screen. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access share their thoughts on what makes a book adaptation successful, whether watching the adapted movie would drive people to read the book, and why or why not we would choose to hit the box office to experience a movie based on the books we love. We dissect the transformation of literature to the big screen. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access share their thoughts on what makes a book adaptation successful, whether watching the adapted movie would drive people to read the book, and why or why not we would choose to hit the box office to experience a movie based on the books we love. nisreen abdel-majid, book, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, adaptation, audiobooks, theresa power, ramya amuthan, cela, movies false full 82 e12b9cb5-4c44-4eab-b8c7-03166a42686a Episode 81: Aliens, Jaguars, and the Pandemic Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-81-aliens-jaguars-and-the-pandemic-_Pj_PUkz Episode 81: Aliens, Jaguars, and the Pandemic Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:28 This week with Aamer Khan, let's get into Aliens, Jaguars, and the Pandemic, as he reviews his latest audiobook highlights. This week with Aamer Khan, let's get into Aliens, Jaguars, and the Pandemic, as he reviews his latest audiobook highlights. books, review, aamer khan, pandemic, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, aliens, jaguars false full 81 97802f0d-2671-4b48-ac51-0372577bcc49 Episode 80: Competitive athletes Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-80-competitive-athletes-wB9bNQhD Episode 80: Competitive athletes Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We welcome back Jeffrey Rainey, Producer of the Living Blind podcast, Hosted by Balance for Blind Adults. We examine memoires by competitive athletes who've penned the truth behind their experiences after leaving the game. Plus, Let's press Pause or Play on The house in the pines By Ana Reyes, a thriller being featured on the homepage of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. We welcome back Jeffrey Rainey, Producer of the Living Blind podcast, Hosted by Balance for Blind Adults. We examine memoires by competitive athletes who've penned the truth behind their experiences after leaving the game. Plus, Let's press Pause or Play on The house in the pines By Ana Reyes, a thriller being featured on the homepage of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. false full 80 0dc64911-e3d7-42bd-bc61-41441e96da60 Episode 79: Know Your Narrator - Lorelei King Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-79-know-your-narrator-lorelei-king-52fJXPbm Episode 79: Know Your Narrator - Lorelei King Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:31 Sara Hillis features the voice work of Lorelei King, Co-author of Storyteller: How to be an Audiobook Narrator. Sara Hillis features the voice work of Lorelei King, Co-author of Storyteller: How to be an Audiobook Narrator. lorelei king, books, audiobooks, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, know your narrator false full 79 ef51bebb-7a75-4689-8c95-d5afdce01627 Episode 78: Freedom to Read Sat, 4 Mar 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-78-freedom-to-read-BEZMLFNy Episode 78: Freedom to Read Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We check in with Karen McKay and Theresa Power of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Off the heals of Freedom to Read week 2023, we consider the reasons and perspectives around why books are banned and challenged around the world. We check in with Karen McKay and Theresa Power of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Off the heals of Freedom to Read week 2023, we consider the reasons and perspectives around why books are banned and challenged around the world. centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, freedom to read, cela false full 78 28b24f2c-1217-4586-93a5-95a05fe47e22 Episode 77: Romance, fantasy and mystery Sat, 25 Feb 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-77-romance-fantasy-and-mystery-MgANOYiS Episode 77: Romance, fantasy and mystery Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Let's highlight titles of Romance, Fantasy and Mystery with Aamer Khan. Plus, what weighs more to you, the reader, production or narration? We discuss. Let's highlight titles of Romance, Fantasy and Mystery with Aamer Khan. Plus, what weighs more to you, the reader, production or narration? We discuss. books, romance, aamer khan, audiobook, ramya amuthan, fantasy, mystery false full 77 12e133f3-cd16-4024-b549-f47947d09846 Episode 76: Black History book talk Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-76-black-history-book-talk-0ABD24MC Episode 76: Black History book talk Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Let's celebrate Black writers, recognize Black stories, and explore Black identities. Sehdeen Lowe shares her love and joy of picking up books by Black authors, hearing Black stories, and through these pages finding the threads of similar realities she faces as a Black woman. Let's celebrate Black writers, recognize Black stories, and explore Black identities. Sehdeen Lowe shares her love and joy of picking up books by Black authors, hearing Black stories, and through these pages finding the threads of similar realities she faces as a Black woman. nisreen abdel-majid, book, sehdeen lowe, black history, black history month, audiobook, ramya amuthan, black authors false full 76 22932748-9599-4a9e-9eeb-d26825709c27 Episode 75: Know Your Narrator - Robin Miles Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-75-know-your-narrator-robin-miles-PLCAS8B2 Episode 75: Know Your Narrator - Robin Miles Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Robin Miles is a narrator with a passion for reading, voicing, and training others to voice. We get to know her work on Know Your Narrator, with Sara Hillis. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the fantasy title, Into the Broken Lands, By Tanya Huff. Robin Miles is a narrator with a passion for reading, voicing, and training others to voice. We get to know her work on Know Your Narrator, with Sara Hillis. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the fantasy title, Into the Broken Lands, By Tanya Huff. books, narrator, audiobooks, sara hillis, robin miles, cela, know your narrator false full 75 69d836dc-c32d-42a7-bfa4-f9c28eadfb99 Episode 74: Book goals for 2023 Sat, 4 Feb 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-74-book-goals-for-2023-Pkv0xV_w Episode 74: Book goals for 2023 Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 How do last year's reading goals affect our goals of 2023? Let's get into setting book goals with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. How do last year's reading goals affect our goals of 2023? Let's get into setting book goals with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. books, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, reading, cela false full 74 bf490c96-8eb7-4711-b685-6143b89688ec Episode 73: Highlighting authors Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-73-highlighting-authors-UKhERGF6 Episode 73: Highlighting authors Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Inspiration is everything. Aamer Khan highlights three authors, their popular works, and the related background experiences that seep into the authors' writing of these works. Inspiration is everything. Aamer Khan highlights three authors, their popular works, and the related background experiences that seep into the authors' writing of these works. false full 73 7e87b839-67b6-4a6b-be81-8aea1b4d3208 Episode 72: Library lending Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-72-demystifying-disability-NDRRkJLn Episode 72: Library lending Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We welcome Em Williams, Supervisor for Media Accessibility at AMI. She recommends Demystifying Disability, by Emily Ladau, a welcoming read for anyone new to disability conversation. We welcome Em Williams, Supervisor for Media Accessibility at AMI. She recommends Demystifying Disability, by Emily Ladau, a welcoming read for anyone new to disability conversation. demystifying disability, disability, em williams false full 72 ec40bcc6-4319-44c4-a849-5c7256ea4d34 Episode 71: January LeVoy Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-71-january-levoy-M8P8VVBF Episode 71: January LeVoy Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Sara Hillis features one of the Golden Voices of Audiophile Magazine, January LeVoy - an actress turned versatile audiobook storyteller, on Know Your Narrator. Sara Hillis features one of the Golden Voices of Audiophile Magazine, January LeVoy - an actress turned versatile audiobook storyteller, on Know Your Narrator. audiobooks, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, golden voices of audiophile magazine, storyteller, know your narrator, january levoy false full 71 def994e7-78fe-42e5-a213-bb76cb781a9a Episode 70: Celebrity memoirs Sat, 7 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-70-celebrity-memoirs-btRV1BwM Episode 70: Celebrity memoirs Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Do we enjoy getting a peak into influencers' lives? To kick off our first conversation of 2023, we dive into celebrity memoirs, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. We highlight Spare by Prince Harry, Surrender: 40 songs, one story by Bono, Michelle Obama's Becoming, and other life accounts, written and read by the author. Do we enjoy getting a peak into influencers' lives? To kick off our first conversation of 2023, we dive into celebrity memoirs, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. We highlight Spare by Prince Harry, Surrender: 40 songs, one story by Bono, Michelle Obama's Becoming, and other life accounts, written and read by the author. books, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, ramya amuthan, cela false full 70 37a1b998-66bd-48a7-98f0-cc927ab38996 Episode 69: Top audiobook picks of 2022 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-69-top-audiobook-picks-of-2022-U3jyc9kO Episode 69: Top audiobook picks of 2022 Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Friends, we've dedicated this entire episode to featuring your top audiobook picks of 2022. We chat with lovely individuals on this show every week, members of the blind and low vision community, allies and friends, avid audiobook listeners and book lovers of all kinds, all over Canada. All year, we've opened up the space to review, discuss, recommend, browse, conceptualize and reminisce on Audiobooks. Now, let's shout out the books that have stuck with you through the year, making it on your top pick list for 2022. Nisreen and I have compiled your messages and reflections! Friends, we've dedicated this entire episode to featuring your top audiobook picks of 2022. We chat with lovely individuals on this show every week, members of the blind and low vision community, allies and friends, avid audiobook listeners and book lovers of all kinds, all over Canada. All year, we've opened up the space to review, discuss, recommend, browse, conceptualize and reminisce on Audiobooks. Now, let's shout out the books that have stuck with you through the year, making it on your top pick list for 2022. Nisreen and I have compiled your messages and reflections! nisreen abdel-majid, books, top picks, 2022, audiobooks, reading, ramya amuthan, new year false full 69 7623d8b2-891d-4ab0-bd25-deee8de7688a Episode 68: How books can take you places Sat, 24 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-68-how-books-can-take-you-places-raqyRaNF Episode 68: How books can take you places Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Today's theme is Immersive Reading: how books can take you places. Today's theme is Immersive Reading: how books can take you places. books, aamer khan, audiobooks, reading, ramya amuthan, cela false full 68 38a6b7b0-eae5-492b-b43d-d0b00f93a96e Episode 67: Pal Reading Services Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-67-pal-reading-services-vNj4GhZR Episode 67: Pal Reading Services Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Danielle McLaughlin is the President of Pal Reading Services. She speaks to the important work done by the organization. Plus, Danielle highlights Olive Kitterdge, by Elizabeth Strout, one of many reads she's currently enjoying. Danielle McLaughlin is the President of Pal Reading Services. She speaks to the important work done by the organization. Plus, Danielle highlights Olive Kitterdge, by Elizabeth Strout, one of many reads she's currently enjoying. books, danielle mclaughli, audiobooks, pal reading services, ramya amuthan, centre for equitable library, cela false full 67 78a0ccf9-3b03-4474-a0e8-c98d3ab2bdff Episode 66: Know Your Narrator - Simon Vance Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-66-know-your-narrator-simon-vance-qUtbv0dl Episode 66: Know Your Narrator - Simon Vance Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis features Simon Vance, a narrator who's lent his voice to every kind of title you can imagine. On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis features Simon Vance, a narrator who's lent his voice to every kind of title you can imagine. books, review, narrator, audiobooks, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, know your narrator, simon vance false full 66 91a741ea-17de-48a7-94a3-d5ddbd9f1177 Episode 65: CELA Holiday Cheer Sat, 3 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-65-cela-holiday-cheer-sPrs4hxO Episode 65: CELA Holiday Cheer Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Notable literary awards were handed out in November. We review the winners and prizes with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, we feature new Christmas books available on the CELA Library for your listening. Notable literary awards were handed out in November. We review the winners and prizes with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, we feature new Christmas books available on the CELA Library for your listening. audiobooks, ami, christmas, ramya amuthan, cela false full 65 c73ed309-035a-4f0e-86dc-5ea2338c4f86 Episode 64: Mystery, Romance and some Real Confusion Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-64-mystery-romance-and-some-real-confusion-kcBi7yrR Episode 64: Mystery, Romance and some Real Confusion Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 Aamer Khan reflects on his month of audiobook listening as "Mystery, romance and some real confusion." We dive into these categories with him. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the police procedural fiction, titled Blackwater Falls, by Ausma Zehanat Khan. Aamer Khan reflects on his month of audiobook listening as "Mystery, romance and some real confusion." We dive into these categories with him. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the police procedural fiction, titled Blackwater Falls, by Ausma Zehanat Khan. nisreen abdel-majid, romance, aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, mystery false full 64 231629db-9a70-4251-950c-72542bfa67d3 Episode 63: The Graphic Novels Project Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-63-the-graphic-novels-project-u33jDx4C Episode 63: The Graphic Novels Project Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Our guest this week is Joeita Gupta, Host of The Pulse on AMI-audio. We dissect the translation of Graphic Novels into audio formats, and compare our perspectives to those of Rhianna McGregor Hajzer, an Accessibility Tester with CELA's Graphic Novels Project. Our guest this week is Joeita Gupta, Host of The Pulse on AMI-audio. We dissect the translation of Graphic Novels into audio formats, and compare our perspectives to those of Rhianna McGregor Hajzer, an Accessibility Tester with CELA's Graphic Novels Project. books, joeita gupta, audiobooks, graphic novels, ramya amuthan, cela, accessibility false full 63 6fd96dfb-21be-4e73-b91d-bc4c8b9dc171 Episode 62: Know Your Narrator - Dick Hill Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-62-know-your-narrator-dick-hill-3_ksrZoU Episode 62: Know Your Narrator - Dick Hill Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 In October, 2022, we lost one of the great narrators of our time, Dick Hill. Sara Hillis tributes this month's Know Your Narrator to his 30-year vocal career. In October, 2022, we lost one of the great narrators of our time, Dick Hill. Sara Hillis tributes this month's Know Your Narrator to his 30-year vocal career. books, narrator, dick hill, audiobooks, sara hillis, know your narrator false full 62 f787a07a-9b47-4368-9a78-f52703d22b0e Episode 61: Transgender Awareness Month Sat, 5 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-61-transgender-awareness-month-dRap4s06 Episode 61: Transgender Awareness Month Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:50 Karen McKay and Theresa Power highlight the Governor General’s Awards shortlists announced recently. Plus, we feature books in recognition of Transgender Awareness Month. Karen McKay and Theresa Power highlight the Governor General’s Awards shortlists announced recently. Plus, we feature books in recognition of Transgender Awareness Month. governor general’s awards, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, transgender awareness month, ramya amuthan, cela, boosk false full 61 fe17a816-3ef2-47d0-8f59-9214d6f8493b Episode 60: Toronto Book Awards Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:28:35 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-60-toronto-book-awards-ksvcopnd Episode 60: Toronto Book Awards Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Aamer Khan visited the Toronto Book Awards! He reviews the walks and talks he engaged in with authors. Plus, we catch up on Aamer's ongoing book count for 2022, which has just reached a milestone! Aamer Khan visited the Toronto Book Awards! He reviews the walks and talks he engaged in with authors. Plus, we catch up on Aamer's ongoing book count for 2022, which has just reached a milestone! aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, toronto book awards false full 60 724fc383-d445-4521-80fa-0c73c8bd02b9 Episode 59: The Audiobook Industry Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-59-the-audiobook-industry-GB8RMA_7 Episode 59: The Audiobook Industry Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:01 We welcome Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for his insights on the industry of audiobooks and where listening is headed. We hit Pause or Play on the True Crime book, The case of the murderous Dr. Cream, By Dean Jobb. We welcome Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, for his insights on the industry of audiobooks and where listening is headed. We hit Pause or Play on the True Crime book, The case of the murderous Dr. Cream, By Dean Jobb. nisreen abdel-majid, books, ramya amuthan., audiobooks, andy frank, cela false full 59 344c29e0-6797-4c21-ba54-ae0d7c0e9bec Episode 58: Finding ourselves in others' stories Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-58-finding-ourselves-in-others-stories-JkTVEWNz Episode 58: Finding ourselves in others' stories Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Rozina Issani shares why reading The Doctor will not see you now, by Jane Paulson, left such a significant mark on her. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the adventure tale, Ashfall prophecy, By Pittacus Lore. Rozina Issani shares why reading The Doctor will not see you now, by Jane Paulson, left such a significant mark on her. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the adventure tale, Ashfall prophecy, By Pittacus Lore. books, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, rozina issani, cela false full 58 5e3e1248-f534-4a85-8159-26281232e774 Episode 57: The Voice Behind Harry Potter Audiobooks, Jim Dale Sat, 8 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-57-the-voice-behind-harry-potter-audiobooks-jim-dale-LE53kNXU Episode 57: The Voice Behind Harry Potter Audiobooks, Jim Dale Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Jim Dale's narration of the Harry Potter audiobook series holds the top six places in the top ten audiobooks in America and Canada. Sara Hillis introduces us to the man behind the voice, on Know Your Narrator. Jim Dale's narration of the Harry Potter audiobook series holds the top six places in the top ten audiobooks in America and Canada. Sara Hillis introduces us to the man behind the voice, on Know Your Narrator. narrators, jim dale, audiobooks, ami, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, harry potter false full 57 e2364e23-a6e7-47bc-bfe0-6c77adf37975 Episode 56: Sometimes, it takes two Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-56-sometimes-it-takes-two-K7PQFgbS Episode 56: Sometimes, it takes two Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Aamer Khan highlights co-authored books, and shares a unique example of group-writing, in which one author picked up the end of another writer's beginning. Aamer Khan highlights co-authored books, and shares a unique example of group-writing, in which one author picked up the end of another writer's beginning. nisreen abdel-majid, books, aamer khan, audiobooks, co-authored books, ramya amuthan, cela false full 56 de216d94-6669-4210-967d-fcef600bd0b4 Episode 55: Books in different languages, Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-55-books-in-different-languages-zpYHV5_5 Episode 55: Books in different languages, Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:42 Can books feel lost in translation? We hear from Peter Tsatsanis, Host of Peter's Book Club, who expresses his love for reading books in other languages. Can books feel lost in translation? We hear from Peter Tsatsanis, Host of Peter's Book Club, who expresses his love for reading books in other languages. nisreen abdel-majid, books, peter tsatsanis, languages, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela, audible, translation false full 55 f88dc889-e194-4214-852e-44ef29033cfa Episode 54: Scott Brick highlights Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-54-scott-brick-highlights-h2YSdWxg Episode 54: Scott Brick highlights Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:13 On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis highlights Scott Brick, who started his voice career in 1999, and is now Audible's "most prolific narrator." We find out where it all started for him. On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis highlights Scott Brick, who started his voice career in 1999, and is now Audible's "most prolific narrator." We find out where it all started for him. books, narrator, scott brick, highlights, audiobook, sara hillis, cela, audible false full 54 587755d7-c71a-47c8-b9bb-db2a873be978 Episode 53: The Aurora Awards Sat, 3 Sep 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-53-top-picks-for-fantasy-the-aurora-awards-QmwsxemX Episode 53: The Aurora Awards Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:11 Karen McKay and Theresa Power, from the Centre for Equitable Library Access, feature titles from the Fantasy genre, recognized from this year's Aurora Awards. Karen McKay and Theresa Power, from the Centre for Equitable Library Access, feature titles from the Fantasy genre, recognized from this year's Aurora Awards. books, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, theresa power, audiobook, cela, aurora awards, fantasy, genre false full 53 18d9ffec-0121-4e8d-bc33-f56ed044f01f Episode 52: True Crime Titles Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-52-true-crime-titles-7GeadWSA Episode 52: True Crime Titles Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:28 How often do we check out True Crime in books, rather than podcasts or TV series? Aamer Khan takes us through his thoughts on the subject. Plus, he reviews Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, by Paul Holes. How often do we check out True Crime in books, rather than podcasts or TV series? Aamer Khan takes us through his thoughts on the subject. Plus, he reviews Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, by Paul Holes. false full 52 b9c0494c-9238-42ef-8cfd-78590eabb2bd Episode 51: This is how books leave marks Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-51-this-is-how-books-leave-marks-X6u4U36y Episode 51: This is how books leave marks Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:48 Embers, by Richard Wagamese, is a title that has left a huge mark on Melanie Marsden. We learn why. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on All the things we don't talk about, By Amy Feltman. Embers, by Richard Wagamese, is a title that has left a huge mark on Melanie Marsden. We learn why. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on All the things we don't talk about, By Amy Feltman. false full 51 125a6c3a-fe0d-4f36-a027-43522243e3be Episode 50: Davina Porter highlights Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-50-davina-porter-highlights-eqB5xzZF Episode 50: Davina Porter highlights Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:37 Let's get to another Know Your Narrator feature, with Sara Hillis. Today we discuss one of Sara's all-time favourite voices, Davina Porter, best recognized for her work in the Outlander series. Let's get to another Know Your Narrator feature, with Sara Hillis. Today we discuss one of Sara's all-time favourite voices, Davina Porter, best recognized for her work in the Outlander series. nisreen abdel-majid, books, davina porter, narrator, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela, outlander series, sara hills false full 50 d64ddedf-7432-4433-a717-65285ebe0e01 Episode 49: Books being converted to film and TV shows Sat, 6 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-49-books-being-converted-to-film-and-tv-shows-Cw8v_hcU Episode 49: Books being converted to film and TV shows Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:49 Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access feature books being converted to film and TV shows. Plus, we discuss the Stephen Leacock short list and the Booker prize nominees for 2022. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access feature books being converted to film and TV shows. Plus, we discuss the Stephen Leacock short list and the Booker prize nominees for 2022. nisreen abdel-majid, books, centre for equitable library access, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, booker prize nominees false full 49 2617921c-283c-4051-bc84-52fa4facc11a Episode 48: Last Saturday of July, end it with romance Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-48-last-saturday-of-july-end-it-with-romance-fNQnq_aO Episode 48: Last Saturday of July, end it with romance Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:40 Though it’s impossible, AMI Content Development Specialist Karen Magee tries her best to pick her favourite book. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on River of the gods, By Candice Millard. Though it’s impossible, AMI Content Development Specialist Karen Magee tries her best to pick her favourite book. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on River of the gods, By Candice Millard. nisreen abdel-majid, books, romance, karen magee, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela, audible false full 48 763a19bb-2cbc-4cea-9e30-616a1c5892fd Episode 47: A Contemporary Romance Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-47-a-contemporary-romance-1dmm15ey Episode 47: A Contemporary Romance Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:53 Let’s put families on top! Aamer Khan highlights family-friendly titles, and some serious reads focusing on family dynamics. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Contemporary Romance title, You made a fool of death with your beauty, By Akwaeke Emezi. Let’s put families on top! Aamer Khan highlights family-friendly titles, and some serious reads focusing on family dynamics. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Contemporary Romance title, You made a fool of death with your beauty, By Akwaeke Emezi. nisreen abdel-majid, books, romance, aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 47 5292a8ab-2864-4141-bfd7-d1c5b394fb25 Episode 46: The Social Distance Between Us Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-46-the-social-distance-between-us-UkuzAh4D Episode 46: The Social Distance Between Us Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:55 Jeffery Reiney highlights Darren McGarvy, a rapper, social commentator, and activist, who wrote the title The Social Distance Between Us. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the auto-biography Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey. Jeffery Reiney highlights Darren McGarvy, a rapper, social commentator, and activist, who wrote the title The Social Distance Between Us. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the auto-biography Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, darren mcgarvy, jeffery reiney, audiobook, ramya amuthan, the social distance between us false full 46 a96cb366-a7cd-47e0-b915-f5780d18c506 Episode 45: Know Your Narrator Sat, 9 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-45-know-your-narrator-jjeOK3lk Episode 45: Know Your Narrator Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:07 Sara Hillis debuts our brand new segment: Know Your Narrator. First up, we feature the classic Recorded Books voice of Frank Muller, known for his recordings of Stephen King novels. Sara Hillis debuts our brand new segment: Know Your Narrator. First up, we feature the classic Recorded Books voice of Frank Muller, known for his recordings of Stephen King novels. nisreen abdel-majid, listens, books, sarah hills, narrator, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, frank muller false full 45 cbe53d36-b78a-4c32-9590-e92d13a088b6 Episode 44: Popular books and their read-alikes Sat, 2 Jul 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-44-popular-books-and-their-read-alikes-ACaxOJPW Episode 44: Popular books and their read-alikes Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:36 We get to major awards and literary news with Karen McKay and Theresa Power, from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, they feature titles under the theme: Popular books and their read-alikes. We get to major awards and literary news with Karen McKay and Theresa Power, from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, they feature titles under the theme: Popular books and their read-alikes. nisreen abdel-majid, reads, books, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 44 75d422ba-4281-469d-8485-37fc7311429d Episode 43: The Beginning the Middle and The End Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-the-beginning-the-middle-and-the-end-eRCMNpsu Episode 43: The Beginning the Middle and The End Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:10 A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, by Ishmael Beah, is an absorbing account by a young man who gets swept up in Sierra Leone's civil war; we preview this recommendation by George Quarcoo. And, Aamer Khan takes us through the books he’s begun, the series he’s in the midst of, and ones he’s finally about to complete. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, by Ishmael Beah, is an absorbing account by a young man who gets swept up in Sierra Leone's civil war; we preview this recommendation by George Quarcoo. And, Aamer Khan takes us through the books he’s begun, the series he’s in the midst of, and ones he’s finally about to complete. nisreen abdel-majid, reads, books, aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, series, preview false full 43 cff2ddde-e621-4d6f-8798-b037fb787404 Episode 42: Time flies when you’re driving with an Audiobook Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-time-flies-when-youre-driving-with-an-audiobook-zyfvDt6w Episode 42: Time flies when you’re driving with an Audiobook Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:51 No matter how busy life gets, Sehdeen Lowe gets her daily dose of Audiobooks in; she highlights some of her top listens. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the title Still just a geek, By Wil Wheaton. No matter how busy life gets, Sehdeen Lowe gets her daily dose of Audiobooks in; she highlights some of her top listens. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the title Still just a geek, By Wil Wheaton. ami audio, audiobooks, wil wheaton, ramya amuthan false full 42 95713d73-4d95-43e7-aee1-d6dfc4e1c297 Episode 41: Rethinking your reads Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-41-rethinking-your-reads-KGpoOIim Episode 41: Rethinking your reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:58 Julie Martin has several thought-provoking book recommendations for us. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Love that story: Observations from a gorgeously queer life, By Jonathan Van Ness. Julie Martin has several thought-provoking book recommendations for us. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Love that story: Observations from a gorgeously queer life, By Jonathan Van Ness. ami audio, julie martin, ramya amuthan, cela, jonathan van ness false full 41 55877912-8b41-49eb-a839-523f21aa5ff8 Episode 40: Let’s Celebrate Pride Month Sat, 4 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-40-lets-celebrate-pride-month-ot4n2miu-4uafDcyS Episode 40: Let’s Celebrate Pride Month Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:54 Karen McKay and Theresa Power feature titles written by LGBTQ+ authors for Pride Month. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on The girl in the middle, a Biography by By Anais. Karen McKay and Theresa Power feature titles written by LGBTQ+ authors for Pride Month. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on The girl in the middle, a Biography by By Anais. pride month, ami audio, jewish heritage month, audiobooks, ramya amuthan false full 40 d59a8d72-3087-4b04-91a8-46a4927699c6 Episode 39: Slow Down and slow Listen Sat, 28 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-slow-down-and-slow-listen-2mYjIySn Episode 39: Slow Down and slow Listen Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:31 Aamr Khan encourages us to take a step back on binge-listening, and slow down the pace for an intentional, unhurried experience. Plus, We highlight Asian Heritage Month with this week’s Pause or Play; The Book of Form and Emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki. Aamr Khan encourages us to take a step back on binge-listening, and slow down the pace for an intentional, unhurried experience. Plus, We highlight Asian Heritage Month with this week’s Pause or Play; The Book of Form and Emptiness, by Ruth Ozeki. slow reading, audiobooks, ami, ramya amuthan false full 39 ea2ddf94-1215-4dfc-a398-bfe002fe3264 Episode 38: The Human Element of Non-fiction Literature Sat, 21 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-38-the-human-element-of-non-fiction-literature-ZAlyTFGW Episode 38: The Human Element of Non-fiction Literature Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:39 Avid reader Kathrine Vatcher gives us her recommendation of a non-fiction favorite in her library, and explains her fascination of reading real-life stories. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Romance title Sari, not sari, By Sonya Singh. Avid reader Kathrine Vatcher gives us her recommendation of a non-fiction favorite in her library, and explains her fascination of reading real-life stories. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Romance title Sari, not sari, By Sonya Singh. sonya singh, books, sari, audiobooks, ami, ramya amuthan, not sari, kathrine vatcher, non-fiction false full 38 d16c7df2-ac88-4070-9850-fb82fc14d0f5 Episode 37: Historical fiction Sat, 14 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-historical-fiction-picfzSnQ Episode 37: Historical fiction Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:37 Does the clarity of audio make or break your listening experience? We talk through this question with Host of Mushroom FM, Sara Hillis. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Historical Fiction title Her Hidden Genius, By Marie Benedict. Does the clarity of audio make or break your listening experience? We talk through this question with Host of Mushroom FM, Sara Hillis. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the Historical Fiction title Her Hidden Genius, By Marie Benedict. nisreen abdel-majid, books, historical fiction, genres, her hidden genius, audiobook, sara hillis, ramya amuthan, cela false full 37 31c8ff7a-61d4-49bc-bb70-6a1e0e7c88e1 Episode 36: Festival of Literary Diversity Sat, 7 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-festival-of-literary-diversity-8HOZI4jP Episode 36: Festival of Literary Diversity Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:34 The Centre for Equitable Library Access now offers its services in Manitoba. We get the details on that, plus a list of featured titles at this year’s Festival of Literary Diversity, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power. The Centre for Equitable Library Access now offers its services in Manitoba. We get the details on that, plus a list of featured titles at this year’s Festival of Literary Diversity, with Karen McKay and Theresa Power. nisreen abdel-majid, books, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, festival of literary diversity, cela false full 36 477232a1-6b37-4a8e-8009-6de31ebe482c Episode 35: Narrator impressions Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-narrator-impressions-CDV7I4OV Episode 35: Narrator impressions Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:47 Greg David is dipping his toes into Audiobook-listening, and he has a lot to share on his impressions. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Consuming History: Historians and Heritage in Contemporary Popular Culture, written by Jerome De Groot. Greg David is dipping his toes into Audiobook-listening, and he has a lot to share on his impressions. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Consuming History: Historians and Heritage in Contemporary Popular Culture, written by Jerome De Groot. nisreen abdel-majid, greg david, books, narrator, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 35 601f66c4-7d85-490a-acb8-8bd3a8fbee43 Episode 34: Springing into Antarctica Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-springing-into-antarctica-uJvRdgpM Episode 34: Springing into Antarctica Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:22 We Spring into Antarctica with Aamer Khan! Plus, let’s explore the self-development title Didn't See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart, written by Rachel Hollis. We Spring into Antarctica with Aamer Khan! Plus, let’s explore the self-development title Didn't See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart, written by Rachel Hollis. nisreen abdel-majid, books, spring, aamer khan, antarctica, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 34 c782d0d2-9b06-45ef-a82b-b4dfe89ca65e Episode 33: Fantasy trilogies Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-fantasy-trilogies-dcr_ZK1f Episode 33: Fantasy trilogies Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:17 Wendy Hoang brings us deep into the world of fantasy behind the series, His Dark Materials. Plus, We hit Pause or Play on the title Moon Witch, Spider King, By Marlon James. Wendy Hoang brings us deep into the world of fantasy behind the series, His Dark Materials. Plus, We hit Pause or Play on the title Moon Witch, Spider King, By Marlon James. nisreen abdel-majid, trilogies, books, review, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, fantasy false full 33 4daddd39-23c1-473b-a5eb-954248333488 Episode 32: Short stories Sat, 9 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-short-stories-tCXt8mRC Episode 32: Short stories Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:41 Michael Feir is going through a short-story listening phase! We get his recommendations of authors and collections. Plus, We press Pause or Play on Run Towards the Danger By Sarah Polley. Michael Feir is going through a short-story listening phase! We get his recommendations of authors and collections. Plus, We press Pause or Play on Run Towards the Danger By Sarah Polley. nisreen abdel-majid, michael feir, books, review, recommend, audiobooks, short stories, ramya amuthan, cela false full 32 99b658a8-0107-4da7-b1dc-3b255e9a6aa4 Episode 31: Our favourite punny books Sat, 2 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-our-favourite-punny-books-rDy3F1tz Episode 31: Our favourite punny books Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:04 Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access share their favourite books with puns in the titles! Plus, we press Pause or Play on the historical fiction tale, Daughters of the Deer, By Danielle Daniel. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the Centre for Equitable Library Access share their favourite books with puns in the titles! Plus, we press Pause or Play on the historical fiction tale, Daughters of the Deer, By Danielle Daniel. books, puns, review, centre for equitable library access, karen mckay, theresa power, audiobook, cela false full 31 8cc4da28-65a3-4e57-87f1-60fea7ef1f2b Episode 30: "She is a dreamer, she is a believer.... she is you." Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-she-is-a-dreamer-she-is-a-believer-she-is-you-9ydUyTuz Episode 30: "She is a dreamer, she is a believer.... she is you." Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:38 We discuss Beyond vision: the story of a blind rower, by Victoria Nolan. Plus, Aamer Khan catches us up on his list of reads for March, and it’s a long one! We discuss Beyond vision: the story of a blind rower, by Victoria Nolan. Plus, Aamer Khan catches us up on his list of reads for March, and it’s a long one! nisreen abdel-majid, literature, review, aamer khan, international women's month, audiobook, beyond vision, ramya amuthan, blind rower false full 30 492990de-8cca-441f-8a9c-7d56b0d0202d Episode 29: The Memoir Maid Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-the-memoir-maid-soFD0UBB Episode 29: The Memoir Maid Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:01 Let’s meet Jacob Shymanski, Technical Producer at AMI-audio, with an appreciation for audiobooks. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the Memoir Maid, written by Stephanie Land. Let’s meet Jacob Shymanski, Technical Producer at AMI-audio, with an appreciation for audiobooks. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the Memoir Maid, written by Stephanie Land. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela, jacob shymanski false full 29 a586ced9-4b87-46b0-8108-5f77ba8f1ea5 Episode 28: Women in literature Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-women-in-literature-6g2d0yWA Episode 28: Women in literature Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:48 Ryan Hooey of Kelly and Company’s Chatty Bookshelf joins us with his latest audiobook recommendations! Plus, let’s press Pause or Play on Black Milk, by Elif Shafak. Ryan Hooey of Kelly and Company’s Chatty Bookshelf joins us with his latest audiobook recommendations! Plus, let’s press Pause or Play on Black Milk, by Elif Shafak. nisreen abdel-majid, books, ryan hooey, audiobook, ramya amuthan, chatty bookshelf false full 28 0c0a2a52-61ab-4840-b131-7ff0e5886076 Episode 27: International Women's Day reads Sat, 5 Mar 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-international-womens-day-reads-8T2HnS_I Episode 27: International Women's Day reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:31 CELA Library’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power highlight empowering, honest literature written by women. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the The midnight hour By Elly Griffiths. CELA Library’s Karen McKay and Theresa Power highlight empowering, honest literature written by women. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the The midnight hour By Elly Griffiths. nisreen abdel-majid, reads, books, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, ramya amuthan, cela, international women's day false full 27 84380cfe-265c-4672-a376-0278c643d70a Episode 26: Celebrity memoirs Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-celebrity-memoirs-H5dBsZ5Y Episode 26: Celebrity memoirs Accessible Media Inc. 00:22:18 Do celebrity memoirs appeal to you? Kim Kilpatrick gives us her thoughts and recommends All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Dohr. Do celebrity memoirs appeal to you? Kim Kilpatrick gives us her thoughts and recommends All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Dohr. nisreen abdel-majid, books, kim kilpatrick, all the light we cannot see, review, memoirs, recommendations, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, celebrity false full 26 98c6df03-cef6-400a-b0cc-8331955d2644 Episode 25: Romance, Murder Mysteries and a touch of Vampires Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-romance-murder-mysteries-and-a-touch-of-vampires-xQ5MVzRS Episode 25: Romance, Murder Mysteries and a touch of Vampires Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:35 We get talking Romance, Murder Mysteries and a touch of Vampires with Aamer Khan. Plus, we press Pause or Play on The Red Palace By June Hur, a tale of Historical mystery. We get talking Romance, Murder Mysteries and a touch of Vampires with Aamer Khan. Plus, we press Pause or Play on The Red Palace By June Hur, a tale of Historical mystery. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, romance, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, vampires, murder mysteries false full 25 8934033a-2b06-4128-a152-ade7a8e62ff4 Episode 24: The longer the series, the better? Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-the-longer-the-series-the-better-9T5FBT4Z Episode 24: The longer the series, the better? Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:44 We get to know avid Audiobook listener Sarah Patel, and her take on choosing audiobooks and where to find them. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the book All About Love: New Visions, written by Feminist Bell Hooks. We get to know avid Audiobook listener Sarah Patel, and her take on choosing audiobooks and where to find them. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the book All About Love: New Visions, written by Feminist Bell Hooks. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, sarah patel, audiobook, ramya amuthan, series false full 24 eb0b74fb-f5ea-4fa5-a937-17ba922e3253 Episode 23: Contemporary Romance Sat, 5 Feb 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-contemporary-romance-QISVhA7G Episode 23: Contemporary Romance Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:42 We get to CELA news and announcements with Theresa Power and Karen McKay. Plus, they shout out some Contemporary Romance recommendations with diverse writing styles. We get to CELA news and announcements with Theresa Power and Karen McKay. Plus, they shout out some Contemporary Romance recommendations with diverse writing styles. nisreen abdel-majid, books, karen mckay, audiobooks, theresa power, ramya amuthan, cela, contemporary romance false full 23 c5bcac02-120a-4f91-84db-1cad01cc3517 Episode 22: Valentine's Day prep Sat, 29 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-valentines-day-prep-jIR9DcYQ Episode 22: Valentine's Day prep Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:25 Aamer Khan preps us for Valentine’s Day with romance book recommendations. Plus, we cozy up with some listens of short poems by an anonymous local writer. Aamer Khan preps us for Valentine’s Day with romance book recommendations. Plus, we cozy up with some listens of short poems by an anonymous local writer. valentine's day, nisreen abdel-majid, review, audiobook, ramya amuthan, poems false full 22 84b3b38e-d544-46e1-bce6-d54f7177825f Episode 21: The Outlander series Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-the-outlander-series-FnHW662o Episode 21: The Outlander series Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:25 Marcia Yale doesn’t mind listening to Audiobooks using synthesized voices. She explains her reasons. And, she recommends Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone, by Diana Gabaldon, the ninth book in the Outlander series. Marcia Yale doesn’t mind listening to Audiobooks using synthesized voices. She explains her reasons. And, she recommends Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone, by Diana Gabaldon, the ninth book in the Outlander series. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, recommendations, audiobook, ramya amuthan, outlander, series, marcia yale false full 21 922ad95b-bf80-4940-8571-16dd5fcf5ceb Episode 20: Fantasy listens with Matt Agnew Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-fantasy-listens-with-matt-agnew-Yt_LSdGS Episode 20: Fantasy listens with Matt Agnew Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:33 Matt Agnew is one of the Technical Producers at AMI-audio, and he loves his fantasy listens! We hear about Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss, and get to know Matt’s Audiobook-listening habits. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the fiction novel entitled Our darkest night, By Jennifer Robson. Matt Agnew is one of the Technical Producers at AMI-audio, and he loves his fantasy listens! We hear about Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss, and get to know Matt’s Audiobook-listening habits. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on the fiction novel entitled Our darkest night, By Jennifer Robson. nisreen abdel-majid, books, matt agnew, review, audiobook, ramya amuthan, fantasy false full 20 06b6c900-c01a-497b-b85a-7d8ce47b9c0e Episode 19: The Lord of the Rings Sat, 8 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-the-lord-of-the-rings-njKvZufu Episode 19: The Lord of the Rings Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:26 We catch up with Karen McKay and Theresa Power of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, we press Pause or Play on an anticipated book release for 2022. We catch up with Karen McKay and Theresa Power of the Centre for Equitable Library Access. Plus, we press Pause or Play on an anticipated book release for 2022. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 19 3e717d1a-29a8-467f-88f8-2301a623e082 Episode 18: Reading goals for 2022 Sat, 1 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-reading-goals-for-2022-El_rRwWC Episode 18: Reading goals for 2022 Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:20 We look ahead to how we’ll be experiencing audiobooks in 2022! We hear from friends who’ve joined us on the show, with their goals for 2022 listening. We look ahead to how we’ll be experiencing audiobooks in 2022! We hear from friends who’ve joined us on the show, with their goals for 2022 listening. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, 2022, audiobook, ramya amuthan, goals, new year false full 18 51ae1f2f-25dd-43a9-b53e-c3157c9efb7a Episode 17: Year-end book review Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-year-end-book-review-v3eh1GQH Episode 17: Year-end book review Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:45 We reflect on thoughtful, soul-finding listens of 2021 with Aamer Khan. Plus, he gives us Audiobook recommendations to kick off the New Year with. We reflect on thoughtful, soul-finding listens of 2021 with Aamer Khan. Plus, he gives us Audiobook recommendations to kick off the New Year with. nisreen abdel-majid, books, review, aamer khan, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela, audible, year-end, new year false full 17 c876a5a3-a118-499f-995b-df3543793f3a Episode 16: John Green Anthropocene Reviewed Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-john-green-anthropocene-OKiLjZxN Episode 16: John Green Anthropocene Reviewed Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:22 We open up the space to review, discuss, recommend, browse, conceptualize and reminisce on Audiobooks. We welcome Sam Robinson, Technical Producer at AMI-audio, another avid audiobook listener! We open up the space to review, discuss, recommend, browse, conceptualize and reminisce on Audiobooks. We welcome Sam Robinson, Technical Producer at AMI-audio, another avid audiobook listener! nisreen abdel-majid, books, sam robinson, review, recommendations, audiobook, ramya amuthan, john green false full 16 2d5daf20-ea96-4184-bd51-cbd3dc8bacdf Episode 15: Audiobook Journey with Kelly MacDonald Sat, 11 Dec 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-audiobook-journey-with-kelly-macdonald-mb6dvP95 Episode 15: Audiobook Journey with Kelly MacDonald Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:21 We chat with Kelly MacDonald about his recommended listen, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the Mystery novel, The madness of crowds By Louise Penny. We chat with Kelly MacDonald about his recommended listen, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson. Plus, we press Pause or Play on the Mystery novel, The madness of crowds By Louise Penny. nisreen abdel-majid, books, recommendations, audiobooks, features, ramya amuthan, just mercy, cela false full 15 4cff131f-5b26-41c2-b913-75f81728207b Episode 14: Writers Trust Fiction and Non Fiction Awards Sat, 4 Dec 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-writers-trust-fiction-and-non-fiction-awards-zkRTppOQ Episode 14: Writers Trust Fiction and Non Fiction Awards Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:59 We shout out a notable review by The Guardian on Taste: my life through food, By Stanley Tucci. Plus, Theresa Power and Karen McKay of the Centre for Equitable Library Access update us on the winners of the Writer's Trust fiction and non fiction awards. We shout out a notable review by The Guardian on Taste: my life through food, By Stanley Tucci. Plus, Theresa Power and Karen McKay of the Centre for Equitable Library Access update us on the winners of the Writer's Trust fiction and non fiction awards. books, karen mckay, theresa power, audiobook, ramya amuthan, fiction, awards, cela, non-fiction false full 14 21931418-b203-44ac-b473-8390c2614048 Episode 13: Guilty pleasure reads Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-guilty-pleasure-reads-k3vZaKuY Episode 13: Guilty pleasure reads Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:05 What are your guilty pleasure listens? Aamer Khan lets us in on some of his. Plus, we press Pause or Play on It Ends With Us, written by Colleen Hoover. What are your guilty pleasure listens? Aamer Khan lets us in on some of his. Plus, we press Pause or Play on It Ends With Us, written by Colleen Hoover. nisreen abdel-majid, reads, books, aamer khan, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela, audible false full 13 8fee71d4-7be4-4e18-bc93-624bfb4682c3 Episode 12: Recipe book throwbacks Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-recipe-book-throwbacks-q7W3jOqH Episode 12: Recipe book throwbacks Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:39 Chyvonne Emile is currently listening to Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina, written by Georgina Pazcoguin. We hear her impressions of the Audiobook. We also chat about recipe audiobooks! Chyvonne Emile is currently listening to Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina, written by Georgina Pazcoguin. We hear her impressions of the Audiobook. We also chat about recipe audiobooks! nisreen abdel-majid, swan dive, books, oprah, review, recipe, audiobook, ramya amuthan false full 12 9beb5c1f-15a6-404b-9137-30b62d636921 Episode 11: Audiobook highlights with Debbie Williams Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-audiobook-highlights-with-debbie-williams-lViJjURA Episode 11: Audiobook highlights with Debbie Williams Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:59 Debbie Williams loves her fix of Audiobooks! She highlights her recommendation, Stay, by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on The Dark Remains, By Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney. Debbie Williams loves her fix of Audiobooks! She highlights her recommendation, Stay, by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on The Dark Remains, By Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney. nisreen abdel-majid, debbie williams, review, recommendations, print, audiobooks, ramya amuthan, cela false full 11 00e1f1bb-70ef-47b5-9da1-0fc58c213dda Episode 10: Literature Award season Sat, 6 Nov 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-literature-award-season-ABdEqicm Episode 10: Literature Award season Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:27 Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the CELA Library highlight Literature Award season, and give us some notable recommendations. And, we hit Pause or Play on The Audacity, by Katherine Ryan. Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the CELA Library highlight Literature Award season, and give us some notable recommendations. And, we hit Pause or Play on The Audacity, by Katherine Ryan. false full 10 b6ccf937-470a-4f21-9b24-3b227d941aa0 Episode 9: Engaging narrators Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-engaging-narrators-Ev6ShAU7 Episode 9: Engaging narrators Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:29 Can an engaging narrator make any text worth the read? Ian White, President of Toronto Visionaries, gives us his thoughts. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Red X: A Novel, by David Demchuk. Can an engaging narrator make any text worth the read? Ian White, President of Toronto Visionaries, gives us his thoughts. Plus, we hit Pause or Play on Red X: A Novel, by David Demchuk. nisreen abdel-majid, bookworm, books, review, narrator, segment, audiobook, ramya amuthan false full 9 faa6289e-6905-4cfa-bcf2-84464ad482bd Episode 8: October top picks Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-october-top-picks-w6Tzq675 Episode 8: October top picks Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:46 Ready for a little scare? We crack open the October picks for Classic Horror reads, Halloween Romances, and Suspense Thrillers with Audiobook Worm Aamer Khan. Ready for a little scare? We crack open the October picks for Classic Horror reads, Halloween Romances, and Suspense Thrillers with Audiobook Worm Aamer Khan. false full 8 0cbac436-d76c-4c5e-9132-e900998b6888 Episode 7: Book listening habits with Bernard Akuoko Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-book-listening-habits-with-bernard-akuoko-7ZUdodMU Episode 7: Book listening habits with Bernard Akuoko Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:31 Bernard Akuoko joins us to chat about his book-listening habits, and he shares some recommendations. Bernard Akuoko joins us to chat about his book-listening habits, and he shares some recommendations. books, cnib, audiobook, bernard akuoko, cela, audible false full 7 b815165a-1c53-40f7-941f-49fdd1b6b4ee Episode 6: Beyond the Orange Shirt Story Sat, 9 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-beyond-the-orange-shirt-story-o6qZvECs Episode 6: Beyond the Orange Shirt Story Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:13 We check in with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the CELA Library, and chat about the service’s milestone of passing 1 million books. Plus, we preview the Memoir Unreconciled: Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance, by Jesse Wente. We check in with Karen McKay and Theresa Power from the CELA Library, and chat about the service’s milestone of passing 1 million books. Plus, we preview the Memoir Unreconciled: Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance, by Jesse Wente. nisreen abdel-majid, orange shirt day, centre for equitable library access, indigenous, audiobook, ramya amuthan, cela false full 6 1e39cf05-7c05-4435-bd83-2afc5183d2d1 Episode 5: Indigenous fiction Sat, 2 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-indigenous-fiction-9mPXQ16p Episode 5: Indigenous fiction Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:27 We preview Probably Ruby, By Lisa Bird-Wilson, a work of Indigenous fiction. Plus, we meet avid Audiobook listener Karoline Bourdeau, and hear her book recommendations. We preview Probably Ruby, By Lisa Bird-Wilson, a work of Indigenous fiction. Plus, we meet avid Audiobook listener Karoline Bourdeau, and hear her book recommendations. nisreen abdel-majid, books, probably ruby, recommendations, indigenous, audiobook, ramya amuthan, fiction, preview false full 5 07588af3-c982-4142-85bf-4aebf21fb559 Episode 4: The Audiobook Journey of Aamer Khan Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-the-audiobook-journey-of-aamer-khan-bzoDJFYj Episode 4: The Audiobook Journey of Aamer Khan Accessible Media Inc. 00:24:56 Aamer Khan is an audiobook worm, and leaves no book conversation off the table. We chat about the challenges of picking up books, and how to encourage ourselves and our friends to explore the wonderful world of literature. Plus, we take a closer look at Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family, written by Robert Kolker, and recommended by Oprah's Book Club. Aamer Khan is an audiobook worm, and leaves no book conversation off the table. We chat about the challenges of picking up books, and how to encourage ourselves and our friends to explore the wonderful world of literature. Plus, we take a closer look at Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family, written by Robert Kolker, and recommended by Oprah's Book Club. nisreen abdel-majid, literature, aamer khan, oprah's book club, audiobooks, ami, hidden valley road: inside the mind of an american family, ramya amuthan, ami audiobook review, robert kolker, the centre for equitable library access, cela, audible, ami-audio false full 4 e5868517-3216-4fe2-bfd1-d0cbf2262bb4 Episode 3: The Bookseller of Florence Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-the-bookseller-of-florence-umSav3Qe Episode 3: The Bookseller of Florence Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:00 Trending this week in audio-books, Audible is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and wishing happy birthday to the "undisputed queen of detective fiction". Plus, we chat with our friend Kamini Rodhan about a Renaissance story of technological disruption and the most prolific bookseller of the 15th century. Trending this week in audio-books, Audible is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and wishing happy birthday to the "undisputed queen of detective fiction". Plus, we chat with our friend Kamini Rodhan about a Renaissance story of technological disruption and the most prolific bookseller of the 15th century. nisreen abdel-majid, books, the bookseller of florence, audio books, audiobooks.com, ramya amuthan, cela, audible, ami-audio, book review false full 3 072d631f-e750-4be3-84f8-16671660a538 Episode 2: Girl, Woman, Other Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-girl-woman-oher-JjrM8PQl Episode 2: Girl, Woman, Other Accessible Media Inc. 00:26:15 We glance over a few books from the CELA homepage, are you swiping left or right on one of those books? We also check in with an avid audiobook listener, Julia Bonnett joins us from Vancouver, BC. We glance over a few books from the CELA homepage, are you swiping left or right on one of those books? We also check in with an avid audiobook listener, Julia Bonnett joins us from Vancouver, BC. dad up, books, review, reader, audiobook, ami-audio false full 2 2fb7b888-d596-48af-8526-8f02c8a3026d Episode 1: Audiobook Review Pilot Sat, 4 Sep 2021 13:30:00 +0000 podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) https://ami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-audiobook-review-pilot-NLJ9IlpU Episode 1: Audiobook Review Pilot Accessible Media Inc. 00:25:58 On our Pilot episode: CELA is sharing some great news on a blooming partnership with Audible. We hear a recommendation from a friend on a World War II story, and get into some notable book reviews. Are you an avid audiobook listener? We check in with community member Yang Wang on her listening habits. On our Pilot episode: CELA is sharing some great news on a blooming partnership with Audible. We hear a recommendation from a friend on a World War II story, and get into some notable book reviews. Are you an avid audiobook listener? We check in with community member Yang Wang on her listening habits. books, review, audiobook, pilot, cela, ami-audio false full 1