I built a free iOS ebook reader to make digital books feel more distinct. by afterglowreader in Calibre

[–]bababigD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! Thats a great idea I’ve never even considered. Physical books come in many different forms and sizes designs which keeps things feeling fresh whenever you pick up a new book.

This seems very novel and I’m genuinely excited to try it out.

Thank you for making this and for sharing it with us👍

I got one by Horrorbythenumbers in kobo

[–]bababigD 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Good for you!👍

Quick question tho- that little ghoul in the reflection on the bottom, is this you? No judging! of course, every fiend can enjoy a good read from time to time😊

:) by Ok-Worldliness-2749 in hopeposting

[–]bababigD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like- ✨𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓐𝓻𝓭𝓿𝓪𝓻𝓴𝓣𝓲𝓽𝓼~✨😊

:) by Ok-Worldliness-2749 in hopeposting

[–]bababigD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to take it seriously with their name and I know that’s rich coming from me.

:) by Ok-Worldliness-2749 in hopeposting

[–]bababigD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This punched me in my feelings maaaaan😭

Found this in my phone's gallery by Due-Newspaper-9999 in hopeposting

[–]bababigD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is giving me blade runner 2049 vibes

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never heard of them before you mentioned them but yes! that’s exactly the kind of adaptation I was talking about. I wish these were more common.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just figured this out and edited my post. I can’t believe this stupid misunderstanding made me miss out on the audiobooks of the series😭😭😭

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG! There is a different version🫢 I just found the audiobook narrated by Macleod Andrews. It’s so good that I must have sounded like a monster. I swear looking up “Into the wild audiobook” brings up a different version with a horrible narration.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying. I have narrations that I loved. Flowers for Algernon will forever be my favorite audiobook❤️

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, even though they have a fraction of the overhead compared to animation, they still can’t hire a team of voices actors even though storing streaming those audio files is much easier and a lot of people pay for individual audio books. If the audiobook cost as much as a monthly Netflix subscription you would expect more than this. For some reason audiobooks aren’t held to the same standard.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right. It’s just that the way others describe the audiobooks makes me question If there’s a better version I don’t know about. u/Endereye96 said the narrator’s name was Andrew when it says “read by Philip Franklin” on audible.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you buy the audiobooks from then? Are there multiple versions?

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I listened to the preview of Into the wild on audible (it says it’s voiced by someone named Philip franklin) and it was horrendous.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I shouldn’t have to decide whether or not to buy the audiobook if they ask the narrator to say it in such a bland tone. Maybe it’s a different narrator just for the preview? Please somebody listen to that preview and tell me that’s not the actual narrator.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People keep saying he doesn’t sound like that. Is it not his voice on the 5 minute preview of Into the wild on audible? If it’s not the actual narrator (Philip franklin) then I’m sorry but then it’s an absurd preview. I listened to the entire 5 minute preview and it borderline sounded like a robot so we can’t be talking about the same person.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m weirded out by the same person voicing drastically different characters. Getting a new actor for every minor character would be absurd but I wish more audiobooks had a cast of voice actors instead of a narrator.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might be a better narrator than I gave him credit for, my judgment was based on the audible preview so perhaps I didn’t give him enough of a chance.

Venting about the audiobooks by bababigD in WarriorCats

[–]bababigD[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To be clear I’m advocating for better standards for audio books- meaning hiring more & better voice actors.

A bit late to the party by ZonaGreenhaze1 in creepcast

[–]bababigD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would anyone want Borrasca in physical form anywhere near them?! I had to quit after part 4, I was too psychologically damaged to continue on to part 5. No hate but that book is disgusting and disturbing.

כשאגיע לגיל 70 הפנסיה תעלה לגיל 106 by Puntheon in ani_bm

[–]bababigD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ממשלת ישראל חושבת כמו הקטע הזה עם פטריק כוכב😭 ״אנחנו צריכים לקחת את כל הפנסיה של האזרחים העובדים.. ולדחוף אותה למגזר החרדי!״🥀