Fiction Audio - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/fiction_audio/?source=rss&aim=fiction_audio en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST "Abarat" by Clive Barker Read by Richard Ferrone Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2003/01/23/barker/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2003/01/23/barker/index.html?source=rss A bored teenage girl is taken on a fantastical journey through a mysterious archipelago inhabited by ancient evils. "The Short Stories (Vol. I)" by Ernest Hemingway Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2003/01/10/hemingway_stories1/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2003/01/10/hemingway_stories1/index.html?source=rss Actor Stacy Keach reads from "Indian Camp," part of a new CD collection of unabridged Hemingway stories. "The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/17/tolkien_bbc_tt/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/17/tolkien_bbc_tt/index.html?source=rss Listen to a full-cast dramatization of Part 2 of "The Lord of the Rings," featuring Ian Holm as Frodo. "Caramelo" by Sandra Cisneros Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/11/cisneros/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/11/cisneros/index.html?source=rss The author of "The House on Mango Street" reads from her new novel, a tale of real and imagined homelands. "Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts" by Roald Dahl Read by Alan Cumming Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/04/dahl_rhymes/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/04/dahl_rhymes/index.html?source=rss Think you know the story of Cinderella? Listen to what really happened. "The Father Costume" by Ben Marcus Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/03/ben_marcus/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/03/ben_marcus/index.html?source=rss Listen to a live recording of a story set in a world where clothes alter -- at times seemingly dominate -- people's behavior. "The Hidden Staircase" by Carolyn Keene Read by Laura Linney Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/02/nancy_drew_2/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/12/02/nancy_drew_2/index.html?source=rss Listen to supersleuth Nancy Drew's adventures from the second book in the beloved mystery series. "The Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene Read by Laura Linney Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/27/nancy_drew_1/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/27/nancy_drew_1/index.html?source=rss Listen to an excerpt from the first book in the hugely popular Nancy Drew mystery series. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl Read by Eric Idle Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/13/dahl_chocolate/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/13/dahl_chocolate/index.html?source=rss The versatile Eric Idle of Monty Python fame reads from the beloved children's classic. "Murder Mysteries" by Neil Gaiman Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/11/gaiman_mysteries/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/11/gaiman_mysteries/index.html?source=rss Listen to a full-cast radio production of a whodunit tale set in the City of Angels, starring Brian Dennehy as Raguel, the Angel of Vengeance. "Snow Glass Apples" by Neil Gaiman Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/04/gaiman_snow/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/11/04/gaiman_snow/index.html?source=rss Listen to a full-cast radio production of Gaiman's twisted adaptation of "Snow White," starring Bebe Neuwirth. "The Little Friend" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/30/tartt_little_friend/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/30/tartt_little_friend/index.html?source=rss Listen to Donna Tartt read an excerpt from her highly anticipated second novel, in which a 12-year-old girl tries to unravel the mysterious murder of her brother. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" By C.S. Lewis Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/23/cs_lewis_lion/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/23/cs_lewis_lion/index.html?source=rss Actor Michael York ("Austin Powers," "Romeo and Juliet") reads from C.S. Lewis' classic book in the Chronicles of Narnia series. "The Secret History" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/16/tartt_secret/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/10/16/tartt_secret/index.html?source=rss Donna Tartt reads from her 1992 debut novel about New England college students whose obsession with ancient rites leads to murder. "The Hunger Artist" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/09/27/kafka/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/09/27/kafka/index.html?source=rss Listen to famed singer and actress Lotte Lenya read the Franz Kafka story, from the Caedmon Short Story Collection. Dylan Thomas: The Caedmon Collection, Part 9 Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/09/13/dylan_thomas_cd9/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/09/13/dylan_thomas_cd9/index.html?source=rss The ninth installment features Thomas performing his play "Under Milkwood" together with the original cast. "The Emperor of Ocean Park" Read by Peter Francis James Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/06/24/carter/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/06/24/carter/index.html?source=rss Listen to an excerpt from Stephen L. Carter's debut novel, a twisted murder-mystery thriller that takes place in a "larger slice of financially comfortable African America than most white Americans probably think exists." "Petrified Man" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/05/15/welty/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/05/15/welty/index.html?source=rss Listen to Eudora Welty's exquisite reading of one of her early stories, first published in 1939 and recorded in 1956. Dylan Thomas: The Caedmon Collection, Part 3 Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/05/08/dylan_thomas_cd3/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/05/08/dylan_thomas_cd3/index.html?source=rss Download all tracks from the third CD in the collection, including the story "Quite Early One Morning." "The Bluest Eye" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/01/07/morrison/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2002/01/07/morrison/index.html?source=rss Ruby Dee and Toni Morrison read an excerpt from Morrison's award-winning debut novel, published in 1970. "My Preciousssss!" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/19/tolkien_bbc/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/19/tolkien_bbc/index.html?source=rss Hear an excerpt from the 1970s BBC Radio dramatization of "The Lord of the Rings" featuring Ian Holm, who plays Bilbo in the movie, as Frodo. "One Ring to Rule Them All" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/19/tolkien_fellowship/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/19/tolkien_fellowship/index.html?source=rss J.R.R. Tolkien sings Sam Gamgee's "Rhyme of the Troll" and speaks the "Verse of the Ring" -- both excerpts from his acclaimed first book in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. "Carter Beats the Devil" Read by Stanley Tucci Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/17/carter_beats/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/17/carter_beats/index.html?source=rss In the America of the 1920s renowned magician Carter the Great, the hero of Glen David Gold's new novel, prepares for his biggest and most dangerous stunt yet -- one that involves the president. "The Austere Academy" By Lemony Snicket Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/10/snicket/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/12/10/snicket/index.html?source=rss The fifth novel in Lemony Snicket's "Series of Unfortunate Events" about the hapless orphans Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire is another darkly funny masterpiece, this time enriched with beautifully strange music by Stephin Merritt. "Moby Dick" Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:01:00 PST http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/11/20/moby_dick/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/audio/fiction/2001/11/20/moby_dick/index.html?source=rss Listen to an excerpt from a 1975 production of Herman Melville's classic, with Charlton Heston as Ahab and Keir Dullea as Ishmael.