I don't know about you, but an audiobook reader can make a book extra great or absolutely destroy it. Happily, I just listened to one of the best audiobooks I've heard in a long while.
"Carter's Big Break," written by Brent Crawford and read by Nick Podehl, was terrific! This was actually the second book in a series. However, Crawford was so clever in his writing that I would never have known this was a series if Jessica hadn't told me. But it's really Podehl who made the book. His reading was the best and funniest representation of a character I've ever heard. I often listen to audiobooks while I'm out walking around town, and I felt like an idiot laughing out loud like a maniac, but I couldn't stop!
What's it about? It's summer, and Carter is psyched that his freshman year is over. He's really excited about summer: he has a great girlfriend, and he and "his boys" have fun plans. He was talked into doing a musical his freshman year, and, unbelievably, the drama teacher tells him he should try out for a movie being filmed in town. He does, and snags the lead role! He'll be acting alongside the most famous movie star in the country: Hillary Idaho. Of course, there is no way the experience can go well, so Carter has to make his way through many trials and tribulations.
By the way, Jessica loved this audiobook as much as I did. In fact, she loved Nick Podehl's reading so much she plans to listen to every audiobook he has read.
As a side note, you may be wondering if I am walking around town with a big ol' discman. Nope! The library has Playaways. They are fantastic. They are tiny mp3 players pre-loaded with a book. They can fit in a pocket. I love them. Give them a try.
Who is your favorite audiobook reader? Let us know in the comments.
