By Tara Stevens, Harlequin’s Assistant Manager, Digital Commerce, Carina Press Acquisition Team & all-round digital fan
I disagree with Woody Allen. Well, when it comes to audiobooks, that is. There, I said it. He may be the neurotic genius behind one of my favourite films ever (Annie Hall, anyone?), but that doesn’t mean he’s a sage when it comes to advances in technology. Quite the contrary. After listening to my first audiobook earlier this year (the brilliant-but-quirky No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July), I firmly believe that good stories shouldn’t just be heard in the mind’s ear, but also out loud. This experience does not diminish their effectiveness – it enhances it.
That’s why I’m thrilled to say that several of our Carina Press launch titles are now available in audiobook format through our partnership with Audible.com! As I type this, (my virgin blog post), Audible is busy producing even more unabridged audio versions of many of our titles. So keep your eyes (and ears!) peeled and make sure to check them out at Audible.com, iTunes or Amazon.com.
So why is this blog-worthy, you ask? Well, Carina is all about being a “digital-first publisher.” That doesn’t just mean ebooks, peeps! Audio is also included in this wonderful label, which means you get to experience our stories in a number of different digital ways.
Fancy a sneak peek…er listen? Check out the samples below and “hear” your first Carina title in audiobook!
Motor City Fae by Cindy Spencer Pape is an unputdownable urban fantasy romance with lots of hot sex, the first in an exciting new series set in Detroit!
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey is a hilarious contemporary romance I’m currently dev
ouring (never thought I’d learn so much about ATVs of all things!).
Dark and Disorderly by Bernita Harris is a sexy paranormal suspense with a killer opening line: “I was standing there naked when a dead man sauntered 
into my bathroom…” If that doesn’t make you want to keep listening to find out what happens next, I don’t know what will! 
Want more? We’ll be sure to keep you posted about other Audible titles as they become available. Until then…happy listening!
- Tara
Tags: Audible.com, audiobooks, Bernita Harris, Cindy Spencer Pape, Dark and Disorderly, Exclusively Yours, Motor City Fae, Shannon Stacey
Such a great idea! Print is an incredible medium, but sometimes there is such joy in just sitting back and listening to a wonderful story.
I definitely agree with you, Ms. Stevens. I have listened to the audio reading of The Time Traveller’s Wife and loved it!
P.S. I really like your writing style!
This is awesome news! I’m have been an audible.com customer for years, and rarely leave home without an audio title. Can’t wait to try a Carina Title on audio.
I was thrilled to hear this news. Wonderful! And congrats to these authors!
I’m very excited about this–and that fabulous comment.
So glad to hear. I started using audio books that I checked out of the library and listened to as I drove back and forth to work. Now I have several that I bought and enjoy while sitting in my chair waiting for someone to send me an e-mail :>)
I’m so excited about this because I just won an MP3 player from my local public library. whoot! Please tell me my MP3 player is compatible?? I’m such a technology amateur.
Audio books are a fantastic option for commuters! Best of luck with your new venture!
Exciting news! Will all books be available in audio, or just select titles?