Neil Gaiman wants to read his books to you and we are totally on board
If you're a fan of books and somehow haven't read any of Neil Gaiman's work, chances are they've at least been recommended to you at some point. His repertoire of haunting fantasies, chilling dramas, and whimsical characters are never anything short of remarkable. Wouldn't it be great if the author himself could read to you, British accent and all?
Of course it would. Audible, which is currently offering a 30-day free trial and two free audiobooks, can help you get there. Here are some Neil Gaiman audiobooks on Audible read by the author himself.
A Gaiman classic that spawned the 2009 stop-animation movie, Coraline tells the story of a little girl with somewhat-neglectful parents who all move into a dreary new flat with odd tenants. Here, Coraline discovers a parallel world where the house is nicer, the food is better, and her alternate parents are more fun to play with. But this parallel family will do whatever it takes to keep her there forever, whether she wants to or not.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
This short and bittersweet novel tells the story of a man who returns to his childhood home for a funeral. While here, he begins to remember a long forgotten memory from when he was young about a strange and wise girl and the darkness that she promised to protect him from.
Why settle for Neil Gaiman reading one big story when he can read you a whole bunch of small ones? M is for Magic is a fantastical collection of short stories that display Gaiman's prowess as a storyteller. From a fairy tale murder mystery to a cat's gritty determination to a group of exotic food enthusiasts who bite off more than they can chew, each story titillates, disturbs, and stays with readers in a manner that only Neil Gaiman can orchestrate.
You might be surprised to know that Norse mythology runs far deeper than what Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston portray in the movies. There's an adventure in which Thor must retrieve a gigantic cauldron in order to party with giants. How about the one where Thor must dress up as a bride to retrieve his stolen hammer? Classic Norse stories are given an entirely new voice when Gaiman is at the helm.
When Richard Mayhew stops to help a girl bleeding on the ground, his ordinary life is turned upside-down when he's propelled into a world of monsters and magic. He embarks on a quest to return home to London, but will have to overcome many dangers along the way. Whether you're revisiting this fantasy classic or reading it for the first time, Neverwhere will most certainly prove to be very enjoyable when the man himself reads it to you.
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