The SF Site: New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles (January 2009)

New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles (January 2009)
by Susan Dunman

At times it's more convenient (and enjoyable) to hear the latest in science fiction and fantasy. Recent audiobook releases include works by Elizabeth Bear, Dan Simmons, Simon R. Green, Alan Dean Foster, M.K. Wren, Patricia A. Mckilllip and Joe Haldeman.

[Editor's Note: Here you will find the other New Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobook Titles columns.]

January 2009

The Better Part of Valor, by Tanya Huff
Narrated by Marguerite Gavin
Unabridged, 10 hours
Tantor Media, Jan 2009

Brotherhood of the Wolf: Book 2 of The Runelords, by David Farland
Narrated by Ray Porter
Unabridged, 22.8 hours
Blackstone Audio, Jan. 2009

The Coming, by Joe Haldeman
Narrated by Kevin Orton
Unabridged, 7.25 hours
Recorded Books, Dec. 2008

The Deluge: Book 3 of The Twins of Petaybee Series, by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Narrated by Robert Ramirez
Unabridged, 7.75 hours
Recorded Books, Dec. 2008

Dust, by Elizabeth Bear
Narrated by Alma Cuervo
Unabridged, 10.25 hours
Recorded Books, Dec. 2008

The End of the Matter: A Pip & Flinx Adventure, by Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
Unabridged, 8 hours
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

Endymion, by Dan Simmons
Narrator not available
Unabridged, length not available
Audible Frontiers

For Love of Mother – Not: A Pip & Flinx Adventure, by Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
Unabridged, 8 hours, 14 minutes
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

Honor of the Clan, by John Ringo and Julie Cochrane
Narrated by Marc Vietor
Unabridged, 14 hours
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

Just Another Judgement Day: Book 9 of Nightside, by Simon R. Green
Narrated by Marc Vietor
Unabridged, 8 hours, 9 minutes
Audible Frontiers, Jan 2009

Kushiel's Justice: Book 2 of the Imriel Trilogy, by Jacqueline Carey
Narrated by Simon Vance
Unabridged, 26 hours
Tantor Media, Jan. 2009

Od Magic, by Patricia A. Mckilllip
Narrated by Gabrielle de Cuir
Unabridged, 9.3 hours
Blackstone Audio, Jan. 2009

Orphan Star: A Pip & Flinx Adventure, by Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
Unabridged, 7 hours, 40 minutes
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

The Pluto Files, by Neil de Grasse Tyson
Narrated by Mirron Willis
Unabridged, 4.3 hours
Blackstone Audio, Jan. 2009

The Rise of Endymion, by Dan Simmons
Narrator not available
Unabridged, length not available
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

Shadow of the Swan: Vol. 2 of The Phoenix Legacy, by M.K. Wren
Narrated by Scott Brick
Unabridged, 15 hours, 15 minutes
Brick By Brick Audiobooks, Jan. 2009

The Tar-Aiym Krang: A Pip & Flinx Adventure, by Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
Unabridged, 7 hours, 16 minutes
Audible Frontiers, Jan. 2009

Macmillan Audio has created a video about the making of the Dune audiobooks, to coincide with the upcoming publication of Chapterhouse Dune, the final audio installment of Herbert's original series. Focusing on the work of narrators and engineers, it's a rare behind-the-scenes look at turning a classic work into audio format.

Susan became a librarian many light years ago and has been reviewing books ever since. Audiobooks and graphic novels have expanded her quest to find the best science fiction in Libraryland.