Gordon Griffin has narrated over 900 audiobooks and in 2017 received an MBE from Queen Elizabeth for his services to audiobooks. He tells us about that experience, how the industry has changed over the years, how he prepares for each audiobook, and what the secret is to being a truly good narrator.
Books Mentioned
Rooftoppers, Katherine Rundell
Billy Elliot, Melvin Burgess
The New Woman, Charity Norman
The Final Testimony of Raphael Ignatius Phoenix, Paul Sussman
For more about Gordon Griffin's work and workshops, visit gordongriffin.com.
Who Are We?
The Listening Books Podcast is hosted by audio producer Jessica Stone and is a production of Listening Books, a UK charity that provides an audiobook lending service for over 115,000 members who find that an illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. It’s simple to join. For more information, head to www.listening-books.org.uk. To purchase a gift membership, go directly to https://www.listening-books.org.uk/gift-membership
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