This is long overdue! Thank you for all the wonderful books you've read. I decided to see if Ben Hur was on Librivox, and who had done it. I very nearly screamed with delight when I saw it was by Mark F. Smith of Simpsonville, North Carolina. It's a labor of love to record these books, and we certainly appreciate it.
We just need to plan a really long road trip, so we can listen to Ben Hur this summer.
Thanks again and hugs,
Cathy
Jacksonville, FL
P.S. Took a quick peek at your blog. Very sorry to hear about Titanius. My condolences.
I wanted to thank Mr. Clarke for the fabulous introduction to Sherlock Holmes. I stumbled across LibriVox and eventually his readings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books. After the first 5 minutes of the first book I was hooked. I had never read any of the Holmes books and had only a vague familiarity with who the character is. I have become a huge Sherlock fan and can't get enough. I've even looked into the newer movies and critique whether they got Holmes & Watson right. So much fun.
BUT, it was not just the stories themselves that are great. Mr. Clarke's narration is wonderful. The intonation and variety of voices and accents he uses feel spot on. I am sure that it was his narration that assured my allegiance to, and appreciation of, Mr. Holmes. While lauding Mr. Clarke's readings to a BBC Sherlock fan she said "I think you have a voice crush." You know, she's right! I have listened to some of the books twice and am putting off the last one in anticipation of the end.
Thank you Mr. Clarke for taking the time to contribute to LibriVox. I look forward to Dumas and other readings that may be forthcoming!
I have just finished listening to Wuthering Heights read by Ruth Golding. While the book is a literary masterpiece in its own right, Ms Golding's reading makes it come alive to say the least. Her professionalism and attention to detail is impressive: she has a good broadcasting voice, beautiful and clear diction, she does voices (even male voices) convincingly. I appreciated her rendering of Joseph – whom she managed to make understandable and could 'watch' Cathy Linton grow from a child into a young woman simply through Ruth's voice.
Not once does her reading falter, and she delivers with such energy and enthusiasm that I found myself gripped and looking forward to be taken further on a dark journey to the Yorkshire moors by my reading companion.
I am now eagerly looking for books with the Ruth Golding stamp on them.
The Librivox production of The Middle Temple Murder is splendid and each of the collaborators seems inspired. I just listened to Mr. McGaughey's reading of Chapter 34 and I was on the edge of my seat. His reading of this Chapter is electrifying. I play8 this book over and over again - it is a big favorite. Thank you for enthusiastic work.
StepO
I just wanted to drop a note to say Thank You! I downloaded some Oz books that you read, for my niece, and you made the stories come alive. After the first 3 books, I downloaded the next 11 for myself. Now, I just finished “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu, and am looking for other classics that you have read for. I do not have much time to read due to a hectic work and family schedule, but I do have a commute to work. That is when I listen to the books, and you have expanded my library considerably. The work that you do has more impact than you know.
Thank you for your reading Lizzie, the drudgery of my farm work is overridden with your reading. The trees have many leaves to offer to the earth in fall.
Sam,
Thank you for taking the time to narrate the ASV Bible! I am going through a difficult time in life, and find listing to the word of God very helpful. I also have a 50-mile commute to work every day, so having this in audio book form to listen to has been very helpful as well.
I so very much enjoyed your reading of Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens. Your voice sounds clear and believable to the period. What a wonderful story you have shared. This is so pleasant, to listen to such a wonderful author, read by such an accomplished reader, making the daily chores more bearable. Thank you. You made my chores something to enjoy!
Your rendition of Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant Ulysses S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) brought richness and texture to this important work. Making the time and effort for delivering a very "listenable" experience to a political autobiography. Your timber and cadence put me in the mindset that General Grant was speaking his mind.
In many ways, your performance reminded me of the Shelby Foote interviews from the now classic PBS documentary series The Civil War. Once the chapter begins, I was captivated until the chapter's end.
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The Librivox production of The Middle Temple Murder is splendid and each of the collaborators seems inspired. I just listened to Mr. McGaughey's reading of Chapter 34 and I was on the edge of my seat. His reading of this Chapter is electrifying. I play8 this book over and over again - it is a big favorite. Thank you for enthusiastic work.
StepO
Isn't the Internet (and librivox) amazing. Kind of humbling to receive effusive praise for something you did a decade ago.
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Hello, thank you for Vanity Fair! I saw it on the home page and downloaded it and I"m now on Chapter 3 and enjoying it so much. Such a fun novel, and such an excellent reading!
I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for your recording of David Copperfield. I listen while I’m driving to and from work every day. Your reading has brought the characters out of the book for me. I sense the witticism and almost cartoonish character of Dickens through your reading.
Thank you very much for your time spent recording. Please know it’s very appreciated!
