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The Audiobook of the Year (2018)
- Narrated by: Jane Hill, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Random House presents The Audiobook of the Year (2018), written and read by the team behind hit podcast No Such Thing as a Fish: James Harkin, Jane Hill, Dan Schreiber, Andrew Hunter Murray and Anna Ptaszynski.
Think you know what happened in 2018? Think again.
Following hot on the heels of the success of The Audiobook of the Year (or, more precisely, 12 months later), The Audiobook of the Year (2018) bravely delves behind the headlines to sniff out the best and most bizarre facts of the past 12 months.
Compiled and written by the creators of the award-winning hit comedy podcast No Such Thing as a Fish, all of whom are researchers for QI, it will establish - among other things - that:
- Britain’s first robot shop assistant was sacked after a week
- Donald Trump claimed the US sells F52 planes to Norway, even though F52 planes exist only in the game Call of Duty
- During the Winter Olympics, it was so windy during the Women's Slopestyle Final that every single competitor was blown off her snowboard.
- A snail racing competition in Plymouth was postponed because the snails were too 'sluggish' to take part.
Ranging from the distinctly offbeat to the wonderfully ludicrous - from the South Africans who were rationed to just one toilet flush per day, to the Nutella riots spreading across France, via the Miami bitcoin conference that stopped accepting bitcoin - The Audiobook of the Year (2018) promises a fact for every occasion and will prove the perfect Christmas gift for all trivia buffs.
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- Helen Pritchard
- 23-12-18
Really enjoyable...
I really enjoyed this book, despite the very occasional incorrect order, like dangerous droneing coming before dangerous driving. I appreciate that this is nit picking... But it is a book that claims to have it's entries in strict alphabetical order.
Other than that it is a hilarious and informative book, and would highly recommend it anyone with an interest in learning apparently random facts from this year, in a fun and engaging manner.
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- Chia
- 18-12-18
brilliant
I am so glad they made a 2018 version. it truly is the best audiobook of the year.
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- Yael
- 04-01-19
Love these guys!!
Amusing and interesting, these guys are awesome! Heard of the book through their No Such Thing as a Fish podcast, which is also highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-01-19
A great book!
A great listen! Funny and informative, just like No Such Thing as a Fish! I got Audible just for this book, so worth it!
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- CassandraCousins
- 01-01-19
Terrific fun
Even better than last years! If you enjoy the podcast, then this is 9 hours of enjoyment for you.
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- GUY DAVIES
- 18-12-18
not for me
every one to their own but how this got book of the year is a puzzle.
Not amusing. Not even quirky.
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- Jared
- 20-01-19
Feel the vibe while keeping it session
Just finding out more about a couple of mates. Extra bits to book always welcome.
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- Emily Fox-green
- 02-01-19
Fantastic
If you love No Such Thing as a Fish, this is the audio book for you.
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- Deirdre Splatterfork
- 25-10-18
Grab a cuppa and put your feet up! Light hearted non fiction
I’m a big fan of the No Such Thing as A Fish podcasts so I love the audiobook of the year! Exactly what you’d expect in a longer format.
If you’re not familiar with No Such Thing As A Fish, it’s full of weird, wacky facts from all over the world, gathered by QI “elves” James Harkin, Dan Schreiber, Anna Ptaszynzki and Andrew Hunter Murray.
I especially love the easy flowing banter and interjections between the four hosts, which is why I opted for the audiobook rather than the physical book. However, having finished it, I think I’ll order a physical copy too. There’s just too much information to take in on one sitting!
I will no doubt be listening to this again, and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a bit of light hearted non fiction.
I also have some wonderful conversation starters for the next dinner party where I have to appear intellectual, so many thanks to you, and many thanks to your Audiobook of the Year (2108)!
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- Joshua
- 26-08-20
Entertaining and worth a listen
Entertaining, interesting and worth a listen. I appreciated the extra content. I do slightly prefer the podcast though.
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