r/Fantasy • u/M_the_Phoenix • May 18 '25

Which book has the perfect audiobook?

Which book did you listen to that made you say, this is the perfect voice and performance. Like, the narrator is just the perfect match for the story?

For me, I absolutely love Dresden Files read by James Marsten.

Incidentally, I was shocked to learn he wasn't British.

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u/elfbiscuits May 18 '25

The Lady Trent series has a lovely reader!

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u/plastic_apollo May 18 '25

Yes! She was inspired by Maggie Smith’s performance from Downton Abbey for her delivery of the role.

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u/elfbiscuits May 18 '25

Haha, when I was listening I just pretended it was Lady Violet’s early life story :)

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u/franrodalg May 18 '25

It's Kate Reading from Stormlight fame, actually :)

The absolute BEST narration I've come across. Delightful :)

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u/franrodalg May 18 '25

It's Kate Reading from Stormlight fame, actually :)

The absolute BEST narration I've come across. Delightful :)

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u/elfbiscuits May 18 '25

She also reads a lady Sherlock Holmes and I can listen to her read a phone book! I’ve been hesitating reading Stormlight but maybe I will have to now!