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Comment on The World’s Lumber Room by Selina Gaye by Tom Doody

Tom Doody — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:38:00 +0000

Dear Ruthie: I applied for a librivox account, but I have no notice of denial or approval, and I think enough time has passed. I don’t know if I should continue to wait patiently, or do something like reapply. Can you help? Sincerely, Tom Doody

Comment on The World’s Lumber Room by Selina Gaye by Tom Doody

Tom Doody — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:13:47 +0000

Dear Ruth: Thank you for the reply, and willingness to consider my Shakespeare Richard III question. Here are the three references: ONE: The jealous o’er-worn widow, and herself TWO: Naught to do with Mistress Shore! I tell thee, fellow He that doth naught with her, excepting one, Were best to do it secretly alone THREE: Were it to call King Edward’s widow sister. This scene references “widow” twice, but I don’t know who the widow(s) is(are). This is a self-study recreational activity prompted by the news of Richard III’s body. I listen to a short section repetitively for about a month, and then I advance one increment. This is my first Shakespeare experience of this depth. Any comments on these three references would be appreciated. Sincerely, Tom Doody P.S. I see you read the part of Queen Margaret in the librivox.org recording I am listening to – I look forward to hearing your performance.

Comment on The World’s Lumber Room by Selina Gaye by Tom Doody

Tom Doody — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:34:24 +0000

I am listening to Richard III from librivox, and I have a question. I am not sure who to ask. Can you help?

Comment on Books for Children by Kim Caisse

Kim Caisse — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:51:08 +0000

Thank you so much for your wonderful recordings. “The Magic City” was the first recording I listened to on Librivox. Your reading is perfect in tone and I can tell how much you love E. Nesbit. I am an artist and I listen to books while working. My new line of work involves lots of found objects and tiny clothes for tiny gray critters, so finding this recording just now felt very ‘magical’ indeed. It is hard to keep one’s mind focused on the art when one relies on it for income, and your recording of this marvelous book helped me reconnect to all the good reasons why I do what I do. Thank you.

Comment on Other British Readers on LibriVox by Naomi White

Naomi White — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:17:22 +0000

Hi Ruth,
Firstly I wanted to thank you for making such lovely recordings!
I listened to Librivox for the first time about 2 years ago when I thought it would be interesting. Now I love it! I’ve been listening to children’s classics which I never read as a child and have enjoyed stories such as Frances Hodsgen Bennett’s and Lucy Maud Montgomery’s so much! Then I heard you reading Edith Nesbit(which I also didn’t read when young) and just adore the combination of the stories and you reading them. I can hear the joy in your voice and it takes me back to being young again!
Do you have the intention of recording any other children’s classics?
Thanks once again,
Naomi, Lugano, Switzerland

Comment on Contact by Julio Vargas

Julio Vargas — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:34:38 +0000

Hi Ruth

I am updating the lip sync video with your voice and a
3D talking face:

Best Regards,

Julio Vargas

Comment on Solo: English Fiction by Jenny Smith

Jenny Smith — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:07:19 +0000

Dear Ruth,

I am enthusiastically enjoying your version of Wuthering Heights – the nightmare in Chapter Three nearly had my hair standing on end this morning during my commute!

I’ve recommended the recording to a friend. Thank you very much for your clear speaking and for your superior style in distinguishing the characters and inflecting the dialogue.

Comment on Introduction by Vladimir

Vladimir — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:51:36 +0000

Dear Ruth!
Your voice won me with the recording of “Childhood’s Favorites and Fairy Stories” – “Nursery Rhymes by Various “. Your voice is brilliant. Thank you so much!
You may find it interesting to read the book “Daphnis & Chloe – Longus” http://archive.org/stream/cu31924014233518#page/n37/mode/2up.
Many people think that this is a book erotica, but it is wiser.
I read this book in the days of my youth, but I hand the exam this book as an adult. Read this book. Perhaps you’ll record it.

Good luck to you.

Comment on Books for Children by Bruce J.

Bruce J. — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:02:09 +0000

Ruth, I very much enjoyed listening to “The Magic City”. I’m a young adult and still found it quite entertaining. At your recommendation I will now move on to Nesbit’s “The Magic World”, and I look forward to those wonderful stories as well. Thank you so much for your efforts in bringing these books to life.

Comment on Other British Readers on LibriVox by neal wakershauser

neal wakershauser — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:40:17 +0000

thank you so much for this list.

we all have our little ‘personal favorites’ – mine are
Peter Yearsley and Andy Minter.

… and, Count Arthur Strong and Mel Gedroyc,
on BBC4x.

neal wakershauser – minneapolis, minnesota USA