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How William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Helped Narrator Marc Thompson with Shakespeare Submitted by PRHA Contributor on April 23, 2018

A few years ago I was given the opportunity to take part in performing the audiobook of William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, written by the incredibly talented Ian Doescher. Read more

Tagged: family travel, Ian Doescher, Marc Thompson, sci-fi, scifi, Star Wars, William shakespeare, William Shakespeare's Star Wars, William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back, William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return, William Shakespeare’s The Force Doth Awaken

Authors Share Their Library Memories Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on April 9, 2018

Ask any writer or avid reader for their thoughts on libraries, and they’ll tell you that libraries are treasure troves of free information that enrich communities and encourage all visitors. Read more

Tagged: Air Traffic, Changeable, Daniel José Older, Gregory Pardlo, Islandborn, J. Stuart Ablon, January LaVoy, Joey Coleman, Junot Diaz, Last Shot, Last Shot Star Wars, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Lou Aronica, Marc Thompson, My American Dream, My Patients and Other Animals, Never Lose a Customer Again, Sir Ken Robinson, Star Wars, Suzy Fincham-Gray, This is the Author, You Your Child and School

Visit Us at New York Comic Con 2017 Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on September 29, 2017

From Thursday October 5 through Sunday October 8, New York City will be full of comic fans, fantasy and sci-fi fans, and pop-culture fans. And that includes all of us! If you are attending New York Comic Con, stop by our booth (Penguin Random House Booth 2104-A) and say hello. We’d love to see you! Read more

Tagged: comic-con, Harry Potter, Jessica Almasy, Jonathan Davis, Marc Thompson, new york comic con, nycc, Ready Player One, scifi, Sean Kenin, Star Wars, William Shakespeare’s The Force Doth Awaken

Star Wars Canon Audiobook Timeline Submitted by Winnie De Moya on March 31, 2017

As we gear up for Star Wars Celebration, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. Looking forward to seeing you there! Read more

Tagged: audiobook, Rogue One, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, scifi, Star Wars

Rogue One Gives a Deeper Look to the Star Wars Universe Submitted by Brieana Garcia on January 8, 2017

For Star Wars fans, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a crucial part in the Star Wars Universe. Set before Star Wars: A New Hope, Rogue One not only shows just how terrifying the infamous Death Star is, but how our famed heroes—Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca—managed to destroy it in the original trilogy. While the movie is a blockbuster hit, the audiobook can add another layer for the ultimate fan experience.

Tagged: audiobook, Rogue One, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, scifi, Star Wars

Audiobook Straight-Talk: Why Narrator January LaVoy Gets Overwhelmed Walking Into a Bookstore… Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on May 12, 2016

LAIR OF DREAMS is the 2016 Audie Award winner for Young Adult audiobook! Narrator January LaVoy shares her thoughts on the art of audiobook narration: Read more

Tagged: January LaVoy, JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, LAIR OF DREAMS, narrator, Star Wars, THE GATES OF EVANGELINE

Marc Thompson to Narrate Star Wars: The Force Awakens Submitted by Dennis Tyrrell on December 14, 2015

We are super-psyched that veteran Star Wars narrator Marc Thompson will be reading the audiobook version of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Tagged: Marc Thompson, Star Wars, The Force Awakens

May the Audiobook Be With You: Hear 3 New Retellings of the Original Star Wars Trilogy Submitted by Kristen Luby on September 22, 2015

Listeners of all ages can now explore the Star Wars galaxy! Introduce Star Wars to a new generation or re-experience the magic of the original trilogy all over again, with three new middle grade Star Wars audiobooks. If you haven’t heard narrator Marc Thompson’s Yoda impression, listen to it now, you must. Read more

Tagged: Adam Gidwitz, Alexandra Bracken, JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, Marc Thompson, scifi, Star Wars, STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, Tom Angleberger

LISTEN TO A CLIP! Dark Disciple: Star Wars Submitted by Dennis Tyrrell on July 6, 2015

Dark Disciple: Star Wars, the latest story never told in The Clone Wars television saga: A tale of trust, betrayal, love, and evil starring the hugely popular ex-Sith/never-Jedi female bounty hunter, Asajj Ventress! It is a tale written but never aired, now turned into a brand-new audiobook by Christie Golden and narrated by the amazingly talented Marc Thompson. Read more

Tagged: Star Wars

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