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8 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Narrated Audiobooks

Edmonton Public Library

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  • Best known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Hiddleston has narrated several audiobooks. Hiddleston’s smooth and captivating voice adds a thrilling edge to the James Bond short stories, Octopussy and The Living Daylights. He…
    Streaming Audiobook, 2006[United States] : Blackstone Audio, Inc. : Made available through hoopla, 2006. — Internet Access
  • Kate Winslet is not just an Oscar-winning powerhouse on screen but is also in the audiobook world. She narrated Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola, showcasing her ability to capture the intensity and complexity of Zola’s characters. Winslet’s refined…
    Streaming Audiobook, 2006[United States] : Blackstone Audio, Inc. : Made available through hoopla, 2006. — Internet Access
  • Renowned for his distinctive, deep voice, Jeremy Irons has narrated several audiobooks, including Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. Iron’s velvety tones and skillful storytelling elevate Nabokov’s controversial masterpiece, making it an unforgettable…
    eAudiobook, 2006Books on Tape, 2006
  • To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf was Nicole Kidman’s foray into narrating audiobooks. Her elegant and nuanced performance captures the intricate narrative and the emotional depth of Woolf’s prose, offering listeners a profound and immersive…
    Audiobook CD, 2020[Franklin, Tennessee] : Naxos Audiobooks, [2020] — CD WOO
  • Meryl Streep, often hailed as one of the greatest actresses of our time, has lent her voice to several audiobooks, including Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Streep’s heartfelt and engaging narration brings a fresh charm to this beloved children’s…
    Audiobook CD, 2012[Place of publication not identified] : [Listening Library], [2012] — CD JUV STORY WHI
  • Dan Stevens, commonly known for his roles in Downton Abbey and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast live-action remake, has narrated many audiobooks, including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. His versatile voice and ability to convey a range of emotions add a…
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2020L.A. Theatre Works, 2020
  • Acclaimed for his roles in films like Brokeback Mountain and Nightcrawler, Jake Gyllenhaal has made his mark in the audiobook world. He narrated The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, bringing a modern sensibility to this classic tale of ambition,…
    Audiobook CD, 2002[New York] : Caedmon, [2002] — CD FIT