Storytel English Audiobook Podcast

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Sinopsis

A podcast about Audiobooks and books. Where every once in a while, we will be talking about everything that is on Storytel, potentially could be on Storytel or just in general. It will feature author interviews, voice artist interviews, book lovers and more.We hope you join us and discuss with us. Tell us what you want to hear.www.storytel.in

Episodios

  • 43: Helly talks about the stories of fear - A halloween special!

    31/10/2019 Duración: 20min

    Horror is a genre that is thoroughly enjoyed by a few people. Most of the popular horror stories have been made into movies. However, listening to horror is a different kind of thrill. Helly talks about her recommendations for this Halloween  - check out her list! https://try.storytel.com/halloween/

  • 42: The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky

    30/10/2019 Duración: 27min

    "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" is an 1898 western short story by American author Stephen Crane (1871–1900). Originally published in McClure's Magazine, it was written in England. The story's protagonist is a Texas marshal named Jack Potter, who is returning to the town of Yellow Sky with his eastern bride.

  • 41: Helly's suggestions for beginners into the world of audiobooks!

    07/10/2019 Duración: 19min

    Not sure what to pick up to start with the new habit of listening to books! Listening can be fun and starting with the right books is a great way to start the relationship with books that speak to you!

  • 40: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir - A thrilling short story!

    30/09/2019 Duración: 01h34min

    Enjoy thrillers and horror..here is a short story from storytel?  Lucy Muir insists on moving into the very cheap Gull Cottage in the quaint seaside village of Whitecliff, despite multiple warnings that the house is haunted. Upon discovering the rumours to be true, the young widow ends up forming a special companionship with the ghost of handsome former sea captain Daniel Gregg.   If you liked this story, find  thousands of such interesting stories on Storytel  https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/655949-The-Psychology-of-Time-Travel https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/32212-Seveneves https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/53861-Sleeping-Giants

  • 39: The Rocking Horse Winner

    23/09/2019 Duración: 46min

    'The Rocking Horse Winner' introduces us to Hester, a woman who dreams of living a luxurious lifestyle she cannot afford. She lives in a modest house with her husband and her three children, two girls and a boy. Although she and her husband never mention their financial woes, the children sense that their house and everything inside of it whisper about the need for more money....what happens next? Listen to this classic short story while you are wondering how to escape traffic 

  • 38: The most romantic author in India speaks his heart out!

    11/09/2019 Duración: 25min

    Ravinder Singh is well-known among the female readers for his romantic novels. He has partnered with Storytel to give his voice to one such story. How does it feel to live, breathe and add romance to people's lives through stories?  https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/926517-And-then-we-met-again

  • 37: Evoking the Chanakya within - In conversation with Dr R.K Pillai!

    26/08/2019 Duración: 39min

    Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Inside Chanakya's Mind, and Chatur Chanakya And The Himalayan Problem. He has researched Kautilya's Arthashastra extensively and has a Master's degree in Sanskrit. He has written 'Everyday Chanakya' exclusively for storytel speaking to all the people who lead a stressed life and are seeking success and happiness in their journey!

  • 36: Classics from Manasi's library!

    06/08/2019 Duración: 26min

    Rukun chats with Manasi Subramaniam, a senior commissioning editor at PRH.. For someone who reads as a professional hazard, how does she choose her personal reads, get some interesting recommendations from her in case you haven't caught up on them yet?!  https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/853762-On-Beauty-by-Zadie-Smith-Book-Analysis https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/4382-The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/138655-The-Noise-of-Time https://www.storytel.com/in/en/search-alice+walker

  • 35: The story has a good translation, if it doesn't sound like translation!

    30/07/2019 Duración: 25min

    The translator's role is as serious as the writer. The responsibility to understand the writer, be original and yet dispassionate, what does it take? Listen to Mohini, as she shares her experience as an expert!

  • 34: A short story - Mark on the Wall by Virgina Woolf

    23/07/2019 Duración: 42min

    Virginia Woolf,  is best known for her novels, especially Mrs. Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), Woolf also wrote pioneering essays on artistic theory, literary history, women’s writing, and the politics of power. A fine stylist, she experimented with several forms of biographical writing, composed painterly short fictions. The Ear People will feature one short story by her every month. This month we start with 'The Mark on the Wall'. https://www.storytel.com/in/en/search-virginia+woolf

  • 33: Why do self help and business books do so well in India?

    16/07/2019 Duración: 24min

    For some reasons, self development, motivational and business books do very well in India! It reflects on who we are and how we think! PRH, commissioning editor, Radhika Marwah shares some insight on what drives these choices.

  • 32: Myriad perspectives - Philip Roth to Murakami!

    09/07/2019 Duración: 23min

    From Philip Roth to Haruki Murakami, how does a book lover's journey evolve?

  • 31: Film maker Koval prefers books over humans

    03/07/2019 Duración: 24min

    She read Dostoevsky's novels at thirteen! Books have been an escape for Koval from a very early age. Here's why.. https://www.storytel.com/in/en/tags/1920-Fantasy-Classics https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/812103-The-Ultimate-Colin-Wilson--Writings-on-Mysticism--Consciousness-and-Existentialism

  • 30: Journalist Nikita Saxena on purposive reading starting from the days of Reader's Digest!

    24/06/2019 Duración: 30min

    From growing up years with Enid Blyton to purposive reading of Reader's Digest, to reading today..Well known investigative journalist, Nikita Saxena shares her reading journey and how books have helped her  journalistic career along the way!

  • 29: Vidya Krishnan demystifies medical dystopia

    18/06/2019 Duración: 19min

    Vidya Krishnan is India's most prominent health journalist. In this podcast she sheds light on medical dystopia, medical apartheid and much more!

  • 28: What's the story on the other side of the border - The fascination continues

    14/06/2019 Duración: 35min

    Why do we keep going  to stories that talk about partition, life on the other side? Is it the memory that we never would and never want to move on from... https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/623806-Toba-Tek-Singh https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/116428-Aadha-Gaon https://www.storytel.com/in/en/books/137142-Dilo-Danish

  • 27: So she chose Ruskin Bond over Tiger Shroff

    03/06/2019 Duración: 18min

    Ruskin bond has been a favorite of millions..Interestingly, he is one one of the veet few authors who has written for every age group and appeals to children as well as adults... What is the nostalgia with Ruskin Bond novels, Let's ask Idrani! Ruskin Bond

  • 26: Does literary fiction mimic your own internal life?

    24/05/2019 Duración: 30min

    Literary fiction is a completely different style and more introspective.  The emphasis is on characters, the story is open ended and most often relates to a part of our own lives. Those who love literary fiction, do so for a reason. Discover why? Discover a world of classic stories. Listen to unlimited audiobooks only on storytel www.storytel.com

  • 25: Do fantasy fiction novels encourage a fresh perspective on life?

    17/05/2019 Duración: 27min

    Catch Rukun chatting with Swati who is a big fan of fantasy fiction and most particularly -  high fantasy. She is an avid reader and has certainly not missed reading the GOT series either.  Talking to her about the world of fantasy fiction, her point of view on what will happen next in GOT tv series, and how fantasy novels enrich us is a conversation worth listening!  https://www.storytel.com/in/en/tags/1098-Game-of-Thrones https://www.storytel.com/in/en/tags/1381-Fantasy-&-SciFi-favourites

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