[Studiotalk] Narrators for Westerns or other titles

[Anderson, Sarah@CSL]

As a Reader Advisor of 8 years, I can tell you that female narrators by far receive the most block requests-especially by older men who have trouble hearing female voices.  Occasionally I'll get female patrons that also have trouble hearing female narrators.  Although Westerns are enjoyed by many demographics, I see older gentleman enjoying Westerns far more than any other demographic.  Just something to consider when it comes to Westerns in particular.

Thanks,
Sarah Anderson
Braille and Talking Book Library<btbl.ca.gov>
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0640
(800) 952-5666

From: studiotalk [mailto:studiotalk-bounces at islemail.org] On Behalf Of Coffman, Linden
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2018 9:59 AM
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Subject: [Studiotalk] Narrators for Westerns or other titles

Hi all,

I have a question concerning selecting books for narrator and in this case specifically westerns.  As I have more females narrators available would you see a problem with having some of them reading westerns.  I've always felt that the male voice is what goes best with this genre, but I was wondering if it really matters that much.  That also brings up another thought.   Does gender matter that much in regards to what you have you narrators reading or not if the book is non-fiction or fiction told in third person?  Haven't run across any guidelines on this. I've just been doing what seems to sound right.  Suggestions?  Advice?


Linden Coffman
Director
Indiana Voices
Indiana State Library
Talking Book & Braille Library
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-232-3683
E-mail: lcoffman at library.in.gov

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