Featured Audio Giveaway – April 2011

April 5th, 2011 by Emily · Featured Audio Giveaways



Onward

Onward


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3. Put the word “Onward” in the subject line. Entries must be received by no later than 4/22/2011.

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About This Month’s Featured Audio

In Onward, Howard Schultz (the president and chairman of Starbucks), shares the remarkable story of the company’s ongoing transformation under his leadership. He reveals how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity.
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Last Month’s Winner

Congratulations to Mary Skinner, the winner of the last giveaway, NPR American Chronicles: The Civil War. Thanks to all who participated.

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Happy 88th Birthday, Bob Elliott!

March 28th, 2011 by Kay Weiss · Author/Narrator News

March 26th was the 88th birthday of Bob Elliott, of the hugely influential comedy team Bob and Ray. We have been honored here at HighBridge to publish The Very Best of Bob and Ray, and it has been great pleasure to get to know the amazing body of work these underrated legends of comedy created. If you ever need a well-timed reminder not to take yourself too seriously, Bob and Ray have you covered.

One of my all-time personal favorites: Reuniting the Whirleys. I just love how ho-hum these long-parted siblings are about seeing one other. Happy enough, but completely uninterested in altering their emotions or behavior for the sake of the show. Whenever I see Kristen Wiig do her Extreme Home Makover bit on SNL, I expect her to slip in a credit for Bob and Ray. They deserve that and more. Happy Birthday, Bob.

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A Prize-Winning Romantic

March 22nd, 2011 by Julie · Author/Narrator News, Hear It Here First, Publishing News

The Jewish Book Council has awarded the $100,000 2011 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature in fiction to Austin Ratner for his debut novel, The Jump Artist.

Congratulations to him, and to the runner up for the prize and recipient of a $25,000 award: Joseph Skibell, author of A Curable Romantic. Click here to hear a sample of the audiorecording, read by Jeff Woodman.

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Economic crisis solved: Just cancel CAR TALK funding

March 18th, 2011 by Frank Randall · Author/Narrator News

We assume this will be fuel for the Car Talk guys’ banter in the coming weeks: Anthony Weiner (D-NY) chiding his colleagues on the House floor about the defunding of NPR as a significant aspect of financial reform of federal spending. “We finally found out our problem, we discovered a target that we can all agree on: it’s these guys!” a Huffington Post article quotes Weiner as saying, while pointing to a picture of our beloved Tappet Brothers.

You can watch a video of Weiner’s speech below:

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Keillor to retire in 2013

March 16th, 2011 by Julie · Author/Narrator News

A Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor has told the AARP Bulletin that he plans to retire in the spring of 2013, once he has found a host to replace him. Those are some big red tennis shoes for someone to fill!

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Featured Audio Giveaway – March 2011

March 15th, 2011 by Emily · Featured Audio Giveaways



NPR American Chronicles: The Civil War
NPR American Chronicles: The Civil War


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How to Win This Audio CD

1. Be an active* subscriber to our newsletter. Just enter your email address below:


2. Send an email to newsletter@highbridgeaudio.com

3. Put the words “Civil War” in the subject line. Entries must be received by no later than 3/24/2011.

See the Win Audiobooks page for more details. Alternatively, you can LIKE HighBridge on Facebook and comment on this post, or become a FOLLOWER on Twitter and tweet or retweet this message by 3/24/2011.

About This Month’s Featured Audio

Commemorate the sesquicentennial with NPR’s new Civil War collection.  NPR captures the battlefield action, the personal struggles, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother (and sometimes sister) and friend against friend. This revealing collection of Civil War stories features gripping history, expert commentary, and unforgettable voices.

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Last Month’s Winner

Congratulations to Lisa Crisman, the winner of the last giveaway, The Ice Princess. Thanks to all who participated.

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Happy birthday, Starbucks!

March 11th, 2011 by Emily · Author/Narrator News

For its 40th anniversary, Starbucks has decided to celebrate its years of success with “Tribute Days.”  From March 10-12, they will be giving away free treats with the purchase of a drink! Follow the link for more information. Here’s a short video Starbuck’s put together as well.

Highbridge is pleased to be releasing the memoir of Howard Schultz, Starbuck’s founder and CEO. In Onward, he shares the remarkable story of Starbucks’ ongoing transformation under his leadership. He reveals how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity. On sale March 29th.
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Happy National Pig Day

March 1st, 2011 by Kay Weiss · Uncategorized

Pig Did ItPig Comes to DinnerPig Goes to Hog HeavenYes, it’s true, Babe and Charlotte, there really is a National Pig Day—and this is it.

HighBridge has got its own favorite pig to celebrate on this day: Joseph Caldwell’s “troublesome pig” at the heart of his Pig Trilogy, available for the first time on audio.

The first volume, The Pig Did It, was a Washington Post Book World Best Book when originally published, and now Chris Patton relates these whimsical and ironic Irish-American tales, with some American slang, some Irish lilt, and an occasional snort (excerpts available by following the links on the cover images).

We can’t take credit for this excellent video/interview with Joseph Caldwell. It was produced by Open Road Media, publishers of the e-book edition of the stories. But we find it very nicely done and entertaining, and thought we’d share it with you on this day of Porcine Celebration.

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South African crime novelist Deon Meyer talks about his inspirations

March 1st, 2011 by Emily · Author/Narrator News

We came across these fascinating video interviews with crime writer Deon Meyer and wanted to share them with you.  The first of these three interviews focuses on Meyer’s life-long love of stories and his journey to finally becoming a story-teller himself.  In the second, Meyer reflects on the importance of his characters’ “humanness.” In the third he reflects on his writing process as a whole.

Deon Meyer’s novels all take place in the context of his native South Africa and have been translated into many different languages. One of his titles, “Thirteen Hours,” was listed as a #1 bestseller in South Africa.  It was also a Deadly Pleasures Magazine Best British Novel of 2010.

The audio versions of his novels “Blood Safari” and “Thirteen Hours,” are available now from Highbridge.

Interview with Deon Meyer 1

Interview with Deon Meyer 2

Interview with Deon Meyer 3

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Love and Public Radio

February 10th, 2011 by Julie · Uncategorized

If you love public radio, you’ll want to share these Valentines from NPR.

Happy Valentine’s Day from HighBridge!

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