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Every book Laura Miller recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Laura Miller has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of May 20, 2016.
  • Laura Miller has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 20, 2016.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 20, 2016.
  • The 3 books Laura Miller has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 20, 2016: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Fire & Blood and The World of Ice & Fire.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Laura Miller aired on May 20, 2016.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Laura Miller offers sharp literary criticism and commentary on audiobooks and literature through her appearances on The Book Review. During a podcast episode discussing various literary adaptations and narrators, Miller focused heavily on the evolving world of audiobooks and the performers who bring classic and modern stories to life. She discussed Lewis Carroll's timeless classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, specifically highlighting Scarlett Johansson's unique audiobook narration and evaluating how the famous actress's performance alters the listener experience compared to traditional readings. Additionally, Miller praised the exceptional skill of narrator Roy Dotrice, discussing his work on George R.R. Martin's massive epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, which includes books such as A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons, as well as Fire & Blood. Miller commended Dotrice as a phenomenally talented and skilled narrator capable of managing a vast array of characters and complex plots, thereby illuminating the crucial role that talented voice actors play in shaping the modern reception of major fantasy works.

Books recommended by Laura Miller

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  1. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Lewis Carroll · Discussed · 1 episode

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is a beloved 19th-century children's fantasy novel about a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a bizarre underground world governed by absurd logic.

    Discussed
    “so Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is read by Scarlet Johansson which I think probably makes uh them sound a little bit different than most people are used to hearing them how is she as a narrator”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 18:59
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Fire & Blood

    George R. R. Martin · Discussed · 1 episode

    Fire & Blood by George R.

    Discussed
    “I don't even want to say phenomenally talented phenomenally talented and phenomenally skilled narrator of the George RR Martin series A Song of Ice and Fire better known as Game of Thrones”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 28:27
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The World of Ice & Fire

    George R. R. Martin; Elio M. García Jr.; Linda Antonsson · Discussed · 1 episode

    George R.

    Discussed
    “I don't even want to say phenomenally talented phenomenally talented and phenomenally skilled narrator of the George RR Martin series A Song of Ice and Fire better known as Game of Thrones”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 28:27
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’The Book Review2016-05-203
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing The End of the Affair
“and so you can listen to Colin fth narrate Graham Green's the end of the affair or Susan Sarandon do a member of the wedding”
The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 21:06
Passing The member of the wedding
“and so you can listen to Colin fth narrate Graham Green's the end of the affair or Susan Sarandon do a member of the wedding”
The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 21:06
Passing The End of the Affair
“and so you can listen to Colin fth narrate Graham Green's the end of the affair or Susan Sarandon”
The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Romanovs’ 2016-05-20 Listen at 21:15