I'm Gilbert Cruz, Editor of the New York Times Book Review, and this is the Book Review

podcast.

Given my job, I should hypothetically be reading all the time.

And I am, I am, though, I have a very broad definition of reading, one that very specifically

includes audiobooks.

I live in the suburbs now and I listen to a lot of audiobooks while driving while walking

to my commuter train station while washing the dishes while doing the laundry while

lamenting the fact that I no longer live in the city, which is very much my own thing.

On this episode, I'm joined by two book review editors who also listen to a ton of audiobooks.

Tina Jordan, a regular guest here, and Lauren Christensen, who in addition to many other

things is our audiobook maven.

The three of us talk about what makes for a good audiobook narrator, what speed we listen

to the mat and some of our favorites.

Let's turn to that conversation now.

Lauren Christensen, welcome to the podcast.

It's been quite a while since we've had your voice on it.

It's so good to see you here.

You too.

Thanks so much for having me.

Hi, Tina.

Hi, Gilbert.

Lauren, one of the reasons I wanted to have this conversation between the three of us is

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