Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, so it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you want to join in the challenge, you can find the list of Weekly topics here, and if you’d like to read other people’s responses to this week’s topic, you can do that here.
Audiobooks I’ve Enjoyed
This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes
If you’ve never heard of Miriam Margolyes, then you have been missing out. She’s an actress, writer and voiceover artist known for her many roles in radio, film, TV, and on stage—although most will probably know her for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films. She’s a perfect interviewee (at least for the viewer)—and is often wonderfully outspoken and vulgar in her anecdotes, holding back very little – if anything at all – on almost every subject. She speaks very frankly here about all of her sexual exploits and experimentation and about the relationships with her parents and her partner of 53 years, Heather. I love Miriam, although I know she isn’t to everyone’s taste.
I have read the actual book, but hearing it in Miriam’s inimitable voice and style makes this all the more enjoyable.
Oh, Miriam! By Miriam Margolyes
Oh, Miriam! is Margolyes’ second memoir following the success of This Much Is True. Once again, Margolyes proves she is not afraid to bare it all. The book intertwines deeply personal anecdotes, career reflections, and sharp opinions in her signature vivid and no-holds-barred style.
The narrative spans her career in acting, her life as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and her often contentious relationship with the public. At the same time, Margolyes pulls you on a personal exploration of the challenges of ageing, the difficulty of maintaining relationships, and her unapologetic fight against societal taboos.
Again, I read the book first and then listened to the audiobook later. Just like Miriam’s previous memoir, this one is made all the better for hearing her read it herself.
Him by J. D. Kirk
Sarah’s life is devastated when her husband, Nick, dies in a horrific car accident. To ease her grief, she agrees to test EternaTech, an app developed by Nick’s best friend that uses AI to bring loved ones back to life. It’s a good idea in theory, but when put into practice, things begin to go wrong pretty quickly.
I loved this audiobook. I couldn’t stop listening to it. It’s a twisty tale and also very prescient. It’s brilliant, and I can’trecommend it enough.
Well, that’s me for today. I wonder which audiobooks you’ve all enjoyed.
As always, thanks for reading today’s post!
Until next time,
George
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