Here are some suggestions from the heart of our LibriVox community – audio books which have given our readers particular pleasure to listen to.
We have three versions of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in our catalogue, with two more recordings in progress. It is clearly a book which many readers want to record. Our first [...]

Dear LibriVox supporters, friends, volunteers:
Two weeks ago we sent out a request for donations towards a $20,000 fundraising campaign. We outlined why on this post (with a number of questions answered in the comments thread). You responded with generosity, and we can now close down our campaign.
So:
Thank you!
We got to our target so [...]

On Saturday December 26, 2009 LibriVox cataloged its 3000th title, The Red Planet, by William John Locke:
Set during WWI in England, The Red Planet is a rich tale about the life in a little English town from the point of view of Major Duncan Meredyth, a disabled veteran of the Boer Wars. As he struggles [...]

Here are some suggestions for family Christmas listening:
Stories with a Christmas theme:
A short book, perfect for younger listeners, read by Kara Shallenberg: Christmas Holidays at Merryvale by Alice Hale Burnett.
The Christmas Angel by Abbie Farwell Brown, very much in the spirit of Dickens’ Christmas stories, read by Jan MacGillivray.
The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas [...]

The wonderful Daniel / Great Plains made this superb video tutorial explaining LibriVox to the uninitiated:

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More to come, we hope. Thanks Daniel.

As we approach the 91st anniversary of the Armistice that ended major hostilities in the First World War, this week’s picks are in remembrance of all those who served in the defence of their countries.
LibriVox recordings are Public Domain in the USA. Some of these works may not be in the Public Domain in countries [...]

Remember, remember your files in November!
All those sections that people forgot.
So please get recording, it’s very rewarding.
Can you think of a reason why not?
It’s that time again when we look at [...]

Ghoulies and ghosties, long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night. Curl up and enjoy some tasty Hallowe’en treats.
The Book of Hallowe’en by Ruth Edna Kelley, read by Sibella Denton. An account of the origin and history of Hallowe’en, illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose.
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar [...]

Two Years in the Forbidden City by Princess Der Ling. A fascinating glimpse into old China, beautifully read by Jc Guan.
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, read by Peter Yearsley. We all think we know it, but how many of us do? With its regular, beating rhythm, Hiawatha has often been parodied, but [...]

I got an email the other day asking for Norwegian LibriVox recordings. I thought: “surely there must be.”
Turns out there is not.
There are Swedish and Danish and even Finnish recordings, but none in Norwegian.
What gives, Norway? We’d love to have you … join us, it’s fun!