Aug 17, 2011 my background with the outlander series. Claire isnt just your typical fishoutofwater heroine. Davina porter outlander narrator speaks to fans outlander. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Published in 1991, it focuses on the second world warera nurse claire randall, who travels through time to 18th century scotland and finds adventure and romance with the dashing jamie fraser. Enter into a revenue share agreement with an audiobook narrator. How much can you make recording audiobooks from home.
This grandeur is one of the aspects that make outlander shine. Listen to outlander audiobook by diana gabaldon, narrated by davina porter. I only came upon the outlander series this past june while learning how to use my creative zen and trying out my trial audio book membership that came with the purchase. Outlander, dragonfly in amber, voyager, and drums of autumn rarely have i been entertained to this degree for such a sustained period of time and thats quite a. Last fall when i raced through the outlander books, i switched back. I had no idea that it was possible to be as captivated with a story line as i have found myself to be with outlander.
Thats almost as many fans as the entire outlander series has pages. Outlander outlander, 2006, outlander outlander audio, diana gabaldon davina porter narrator shop online for books in the united states we use cookies to provide essential features and services. Sep 30, 2015 this is because davina porter is the narrator of the unabridged audio versions of the outlander book series. Frankly, ive never been able to describe this book in twentyfive words or less, and neither has anyone else in the twenty years since it was.
Specifically, i am talking about the first four in the series. I tried three times to read outlander, the first book in the outlander series. Outlander, dragonfly in amber, voyager, and drums of autumn. On sunday september 27, 2015 davina was on hand at the 2015 fall for the book event held on the george mason. Davina admires authors who do their homework, like diana gabaldon. A founding narrator with recorded books, davina has an impressive list of classics in her audiography, including anna.
This book is the first in the outlander series and part of the outlander series reading challenge hosted by yours truly. I thought it was boring, the detail was tedious, and i was wondering why everyone was raving about the book and how it earned its high ratings. Well, here i am another delighted fan of diana gabaldon. Get the audible audiobook for the reduced price of.
The audiobook narration is wonderful and will gently waltz you through this meandering tale. Outlander outlander audio, diana gabaldon davina porter. The incomparable davina porter has brought the beloved outlander series to life over 8 books totaling. Outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list. Diana gabaldons voyager is a new york times bestseller and the third book in her bestselling outlander series. On sunday september 27, 2015 davina was on hand at the 2015 fall for the book event held on the george mason campus in fairfax virginia. This is because davina porter is the narrator of the unabridged audio versions of the outlander book series. Gabaldon uses her superior writing skills to weave historical details into this beautifully told love story, giving it life and depth. Are you sure you want to cancel enrollment in this list. Written by diana gabaldon, narrated by davina porter. In 1945, a former combat nurse, back from the war and on.
This will create a weekly cart with titles in this list. Rarely have i been entertained to this degree for such a sustained period of time and thats quite a. I couldnt keep on with this audiobook after the first 3 hours. Outlander is basically a traditional romance on steroids. Makes us want to sing its rare for a book to make us want to sing, but outlander does. I recommend the audio books and anything written by diana gabaldon. A founding narrator with recorded books, davina has an impressive list of. Outlander downloadable audiobook edmonton public library. Outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulte. Outlander by diana gabaldon audio book simply audiobooks. A founding narrator with recorded books, davina has an impressive list of classics in her audiography, including anna karenina and madame bovary. The outlander franchise is a series of novels, short fiction, and related works.
The book follows heroine claire beauchamp randall fraser who is a wii nurse living in the 1940s with her husband frank randall. Excellent narration, amazing story, i absolutely loved every moment and. Im next for bosaa even though ive already read it and am almost finished with eitb. Talking with audiofile, davina admires authors who do their homework, like diana gabaldon. The audio makes all those difficult accents and unfamiliar words a breeze. Very interesting story line and the narrator does a great job with all the voices. Outlander, which is published as cross stitch in the u. Outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of. After a private luncheon with diana gabaldon, and 10 vip members, davina took to the stage in the. To start here are nine books to read if you like outlander. Pay a flat per hour rate to have your book produced by a professional.
Just be sure to get the unabridged version with davina porter. Outlander book by diana gabaldon half price books marketplace. To search for and purchase digital magazines, please click here. Sep 28, 2005 outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list. Say the name davina porter to a group of outlander fans and you are sure to get more than a few smiles, and many will say her voice is the voice of their claire and jamie. Listen to outlander audiobook by diana gabaldon and davina.
In 1945, claire randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon. Claire is much more caustic, sarcastic, and dismissive in the early part of the book, especially of franks research. Listen to outlander by diana gabaldon available from rakuten kobo. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Not only is the book huge, but it takes all the typical romantic elements to the extreme. Jul 14, 2015 since the book outlander is written in first person point of view, with an i or a we as a narrator, with claire as that narrator, the book gives us more insight into claires personality than the adaptation does. Intrigue, danger and desire merge in this lush novel of loyalty and time travel. Finally, my initial interest in this book was from a historical fiction viewpoint. I also love the narration by davina she is very believable with all the various characters. The story lines flow from one book to the next and together they form and epic tale that is rich in both settings, characters and historical events.
But then discovered the audiobook and that is my preferred format for outlander now. I love listening to the book being read especially when i am on a driving trip. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I loved listening to these after watching the series. The national book festival might as well be the national outlander festival. Listening to book 5 now and expect to continue until its over. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. But i am not certain i could accept another narrator for future outlander books. Starz network has bought the rights to the outlander series and is on board for at least a 16 episode run. Outlander published in the united kingdom as cross stitch is the first in a series of eight historical multigenre novels by diana gabaldon. Mar 30, 2012 outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list. It is composed of the core outlander novel series, the lord john novel series spinoff, adaptations in comics, a theatrical musical, and a television series.
Davina porter is known for the sheer beauty of her voice and her alwaysintelligent renditions of both classic and popular literature. I wouldnt want to read an abridged book, so i cant see that i would want to listen to an abridged audio format either, unless i had already read the book, perhaps. Outlander audiobook by diana gabaldon 9781436101288. I cant wait for my name to come up on our local librarys list. The audiobook standard of excellence in my opinion is undoubtedly the unabridged version of diana gabaldons outlander series as told by narrator davina porter.