I'm on my way out the door, again in the office at 7pm on a Friday, which is too wrong, but just wanted to check in with all the faithful readers of this blog to let you know I plan and hope to write an update or two while I'm on vacation the next couple weeks. However, I wouldn't be massively shocked if I don't.
In the meantime, know that I am listening to BEAT THE REAPER and it is SO GOOD. But don't worry about not getting an update on it now; it doesn't go on sale until Jan 7, so you have some time to start wishing for it. It's going to be huge! Also, the production team put some great little flourishes in that are making it super fun to listen to.
I hope you all have a wonderful new year!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Update!
So, there is so much very exciting stuff happening here at Hachette Audio. Not only were the GRAMMY nominees announced last week, but on the tail of that news, we got some pretty incredible reviews, from AudioFile Magazine and a few other publications.
Some of the titles getting a lot of great attention lately include Christopher Buckley's SUPREME COURTSHIP, which is read by Anne Heche (PW's starred review says "Despite the preponderance of men in SUPREME COURTSHIP, it is the brilliant casting of Heche—who keeps Pepper present at all times—that gives this audiobook an edge over the print edition," Michael Connelly's THE BRASS VERDICT, and DEWEY, the little cat that is winning more and more people over in audio!
Also, and in one of the most exciting bits of news for me personally, the entire department gets to go listen to David Sedaris read at Lincoln Center on Monday. It is going to be SO AWESOME. I love his live readings! More about this next week, probably including a photo of our gorgeous department dressed up for the event.
Some of the titles getting a lot of great attention lately include Christopher Buckley's SUPREME COURTSHIP, which is read by Anne Heche (PW's starred review says "Despite the preponderance of men in SUPREME COURTSHIP, it is the brilliant casting of Heche—who keeps Pepper present at all times—that gives this audiobook an edge over the print edition," Michael Connelly's THE BRASS VERDICT, and DEWEY, the little cat that is winning more and more people over in audio!
Also, and in one of the most exciting bits of news for me personally, the entire department gets to go listen to David Sedaris read at Lincoln Center on Monday. It is going to be SO AWESOME. I love his live readings! More about this next week, probably including a photo of our gorgeous department dressed up for the event.
Friday, December 5, 2008
GRAMMYs!!!
Hi Everyone!
First off, let me tell you how ashamed I am that it's been several weeks without a post. I was promised guest reviews by a few coworkers I cornered and bullied, but it looks like my vacation week passed without an update. I am chastened, and because I want to make it up to all you loyal readers, I'm not starting my weekend until I've given you this post. Yes, I am lame and in the office at 6:30 on a Friday. Hopefully, though, I will not be lame enough to still be in the office at 7pm. So... on to the big news!
Nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards were just announced by The Recording Academy®, and while Lil Wayne tops the list with 8 nominations, Hachette Audio is not too far behind the music superstar, having been awarded two of the five nominations in the Spoken Word category! Congratulations to everyone who worked on I AM AMERICA and WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES!
This is our third nomination for David Sedaris and first for Stephen Colbert. These two Hachette Audio titles are in some very impressive company; click the link for information on our competition and other nominees.
Winners will be announced at the GRAMMY Awards Sunday February 8, 2009. GRAMMY SITE Best Spoken Word Album Nominees (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!) by Stephen ColbertWHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES by David Sedaris.
I have a ton of other news and some reviews to catch you up on, so look for a flurry of posts next week!
First off, let me tell you how ashamed I am that it's been several weeks without a post. I was promised guest reviews by a few coworkers I cornered and bullied, but it looks like my vacation week passed without an update. I am chastened, and because I want to make it up to all you loyal readers, I'm not starting my weekend until I've given you this post. Yes, I am lame and in the office at 6:30 on a Friday. Hopefully, though, I will not be lame enough to still be in the office at 7pm. So... on to the big news!
Nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards were just announced by The Recording Academy®, and while Lil Wayne tops the list with 8 nominations, Hachette Audio is not too far behind the music superstar, having been awarded two of the five nominations in the Spoken Word category! Congratulations to everyone who worked on I AM AMERICA and WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES!
This is our third nomination for David Sedaris and first for Stephen Colbert. These two Hachette Audio titles are in some very impressive company; click the link for information on our competition and other nominees.
Winners will be announced at the GRAMMY Awards Sunday February 8, 2009. GRAMMY SITE Best Spoken Word Album Nominees (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling) I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOU!) by Stephen ColbertWHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES by David Sedaris.
I have a ton of other news and some reviews to catch you up on, so look for a flurry of posts next week!
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