New Audiobook Additions: Frankenstein and Phil Chenevert Joins the Spotlight

 

We have some exciting new additions to the Audio Books Roku channel! Our latest update, added on Monday, September 14, brings even more classic literature and science fiction to the channel, including several recordings of one of the most famous novels ever written.

Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

This week, we've added five different audiobook versions of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Having multiple recordings of this classic gives listeners the opportunity to experience the story through different narrators and interpretations.

We've also added both of Shelley's published editions:

• The 1818 Edition of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus — The original edition of Shelley's groundbreaking novel, first published anonymously in 1818.

• The 1831 Edition of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus — Shelley's substantially revised edition, published in 1831, which contains changes to the story, characters, and language.

Whether you've listened to Frankenstein many times or are discovering it for the first time, these different versions offer an interesting opportunity to compare the novel and hear how different narrators bring Shelley's unforgettable story to life.

Welcome, Phil Chenevert!

We're also very happy to introduce Phil Chenevert as a new narrator in our Beloved Narrator Spotlight!

Phil Chenevert is a prolific LibriVox narrator whose extensive catalog includes a wide variety of classic literature and science fiction. For his introduction to the Spotlight, we've added several collections featuring his readings of science-fiction stories.

New Science Fiction Works Narrated by Phil Chenevert

• 3 Science Fiction Stories by William Tenn — Three imaginative science-fiction stories from William Tenn, known for his wit, inventive ideas, and often satirical approach to the genre.

• 3 Science Fiction Stories by Frank Herbert — Three early science-fiction stories from the author best known for Dune, offering listeners a chance to hear some of his shorter works.

• 3 Science Fiction Stories by Gerald Vance — A collection of three science-fiction stories showcasing the imaginative storytelling of Gerald Vance.

• 3 SF Stories by Jack Williamson — Three stories from one of the early and influential writers of American science fiction.

• 3 Weird SF Stories by Fritz Leiber — Three unusual and wonderfully strange science-fiction stories from Fritz Leiber, whose work often blended science fiction with elements of fantasy, horror, and the bizarre.

We're especially excited to welcome Phil Chenevert to our Beloved Narrator Spotlight and look forward to adding more of his recordings in the future.

With these latest additions, the Audio Books Roku channel continues to grow with more classic literature, science fiction, and recordings from narrators our listeners love.

Whether you're in the mood for the timeless story of Frankenstein's monster, a classic science-fiction adventure, or something a little strange and unusual, there's always something new to discover.

Happy listening! 🎧