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Audiobook Café

Accessible Media Inc.

Jacob Shymanski shares the latest audiobook and literary news, and features in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts.

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00:28:38

Monsters or Creatures: How Fiction Explores The Other

Audiobook Café ·

2025/03/10

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube &

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00:28:50

33 Years of Audiobook Engagement with Robin Whitten...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/03/07

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week

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00:28:45

Romance Tropes and Short-form Book Talk: Breaking...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/03/05

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new

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00:29:31

Talking Pigs & Thought Police: Political Literature...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/03/03

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? AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast

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00:28:28

Reviews of The Wager by David Grann and All-American...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/28

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

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00:27:23

Full Cast Horror: Inside The Creepy School Bus...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/26

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays,

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00:28:00

John Steinbeck’s Influence: Hard Truths of the Human...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/24

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three

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00:28:14

Canada Reads 2025 & How Stories Shape our Sense of Home

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/21

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,

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00:28:50

The Mob Mentality of Reading: Is it Good Because It’s...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/19

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!We

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00:28:36

Logic Gaps, Slow Burns, and Broken Worlds

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/14

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,

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00:27:56

Reviewing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore: A Deep...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/12

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Follow AMI

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00:27:22

Cats in Literature: Review of We’ll Prescribe You a...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/10

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishesthree new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram! We want your

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00:29:49

Reviews of Avenue of Champions by Connor Kerr &...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/07

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.”AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new

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00:28:18

Behind the Microphone of an Audiobook Narrator: Get...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/02/05

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.AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new

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00:29:33

Book Bans, Free Speech, and The Potential Power of...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/31

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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00:29:56

Exploring the Comedy of Corporate Horror: Review of I...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/28

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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00:27:18

Grief, Love, and Acceptance: Review of What I Know...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/24

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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00:30:01

Rapid Fire Review with Memoir Addict Andy Frank

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/21

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

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00:28:02

Reviewing The Women by Kristin Hannah: Untold Stories...

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/17

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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00:30:47

Rapid Fire Review with Katherine Vatcher

Audiobook Café ·

2025/01/14

We welcome back a friend of AMI who lets us in on her latest reads. She joins us for Rapid Fire Review: Kathrine VatcherBooks discussed in this episode…Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorrisThe Tide Between Us by Olive CollinsThe Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy AdlingtonCaptivity of The Oatman Girls by R.B. StrattonCarleys Voice: Breaking Through Autism by Arthur Fleischman

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