# Event Details - **Event Name**: Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: This event joins a professional audiobook narrator and two bestselling authors for a fascinating conversation about storytelling.About this EventThis event brings together a professional audiobook narrator and two bestselling authors — and we can't wait to hear their conversation about audiobooks and storytelling! Come hear author Marybeth Whalen in conversation with narrator Jane Oppenheimer — moderated by author Ariel Lawhon.Jane Oppenheimer narrated the audiobooks for both Handle with Care by Marybeth Whalen and The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.As a special bonus from our audiobook partner, Libro.fm, every attendee will receive the audiobook of . Thank you for supporting our event, Libro.fm!Come meet these authors and hear them talk about bringing the story of these novels to life.The event will be at Walker's Market, 809 Wellman Avenue (across the street from The Snail).Two ticket options are available:Ticket that includes Handle with Care: $25Ticket only: $18About Marybeth Whalen:Marybeth Mayhew Whalen is the author of Every Moment Since and nine previous novels. She earned a BA in English with a concentration in Writing and Editing from NC State University and is the co-founder of The Book Tide, an online community of readers where “a rising tide raises all books.” A native of Charlotte, she now lives in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with her husband Curt and their six children, who are in various stages of adulthood.About Jane Oppenheimer:From literary fiction to romance and biographies, Jane Oppenheimer’s narration style and honest characterizations have earned her Earphone Awards and nominations from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Theater, she has performed in theater, television, and film across New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and her voice can be heard in museum installations, commercials, corporate videos, and theme park rides. She is the voice of Sybil in The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. When she’s not in the booth, she works in real estate.About Ariel Lawhon:Ariel Lawhon is an award-winning, bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and have been Good Morning America and One Book One County selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/listening-is-reading-a-conversation-between-authors-and-audiobook-narrator/100001990749045986 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling, entertainment, funfairs, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Walker's Market - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.89, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Huntsville - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: Walker's Market - **lat**: 34.7380002 - **long**: -86.5760076 - **full address**: Walker's Market, 809 Wellman Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f2e44c37bdf490e334ae8c7e581a33f4e9f976998b9b94fba97fbf8efb0f6e36-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781064828 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator being held? - **A:** Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Walker's Market, 809 Wellman Avenue Northeast, Huntsville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator? - **A:** Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator is organized by The Snail on the Wall bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Listening Is Reading: a conversation between authors and audiobook narrator is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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