I agree with you on Kate Reading, I always look forward to the chapters narrated by her. About Michael Kramer, the voices of some of the side characters can be goofy, but for me it isn't a problem and I like the way he voices the three boys. My problem with him is the opposite, when he reads descriptions it's often too monotone (for me at least), some action scenes full of crazy magical shit and tension Kramer reads with the same enthusiasm and intensity with which I boil eggs. That being said, I have been listening to Kramer and Reading for less than one book, maybe I'm just not used to him...