We have recently been in the process of producing five amazing Audiobooks commissioned by Publishing Scotland.
The titles were chosen from a shortlist by a panel of judges and Offbeat is in the privileged position of directing and producing this fascinating selection of audiobooks as well as finding narrators for them.
We have been working closely with Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland on every stage of this excellent project.
How to Survive Everything by Ewan Morrison
A thought provoking story by author Ewan Morrison about a future pandemic which keeps you guessing right to the end.
Read this review in the NY Times
"This is a seriously Excellent novel" - Irving Welsh
The publisher for this title is Saraband
This audiobook is expertly narrated by Olivia Caw, all the more impressive as it’s her first audiobook narration.
Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2022, Elena Knows by Buenos Aires based author Claudia Pineiro, is the story of a mother with severe Parkinsons disease who sets out to find the killer of her daughter.
Read this review in the NY Times
"Claudia Piñeiro's singular control over her prose is an experience in itself, to say nothing of her prowess as a crafter of complexly layered stories." - News9Live
The publisher for this title is Charco Press
This audiobook is narrated by Sally Masterson, this is her debut as an audiobook narrator having been chosen by a shortlist of 5 narrators.
Carrie Kills a Man by Carrie Marshall
In this current era of controversy surrounding trans issues here in Scotland, it’s easy to be outraged by the extreme stories highlighted in the media.
In her book and audiobook, which she narrates herself, Carrie does a phenomenal job of engendering empathy and understanding about what it really means to embark on the journey of becoming a trans woman.
Read this review on the 404 Ink website
“HIGHLY recommended.” - Patton Oswalt
The publisher for this title is 404 Ink
The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance
In this multi layered story, which translates so well as an audiobook, Steve Worsley as the narrator allows himself to be ‘played’ as the protagonist in what is essentially a clever and extremely intelligent and engaging story inside a spooky horror genre.
Read this review by Books From Scotland
The publisher for this title is Haunt Publishing
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder by Tom Wood
This True Crime genre book and audiobook is a fascinating account of killer Buck Ruxton by ex cop Tom Wood.
Shortlisted for the Prestigious Scottish National Book Awards '21 by the Saltire Society & the Publisher's Top Selling Book in '21 & '22)
This title is published by Ringwood Publishing
This audiobook is narrated by top Scottish voice actor Steve Worsley.
