LONG LIVE: The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift audiobook
I recently narrated the audiobook of a Taylor Swift book called Long Live: The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift by Nicole Pomarico. It was just released this past week.
AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR CONFESSION
True confession: I wouldn’t have called myself a Swiftie. I’ve never been to a Taylor Swift concert. I do have a few songs of hers downloaded. But if we are judging a true fan on the sliding scale that is Taylor Nation? I’d slide right off.
When I booked the audiobook narrator for Long Live: The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift, I was thrilled. You don’t have to be a fan to be excited to talk about the biggest pop star in the world.
One thing that most people don’t realize about audiobook narrators is we have to read the WHOLE book first before we record it. If it’s fiction, we need to understand the characters and their arc. If it’s non-fiction, we need to familarize ourselves with the material and make sure we understand it, so we can sound knowledgeable.
Well, I started reading Long Live: The Definitive Guide to the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift and I couldn’t put it down. Nicole takes you on a journey through all of Taylor Swift eras. She includes stories, fan accounts, headlines and fun facts that make the experience almost immersive.
AM I a SWIFTIE NOW?
By the time I’d finished, I would’ve proclaimed to any Swiftie that I have mad respect for them and the entire Taylor Nation. I learned about clowning, the origin of the friendship bracelets and just how many easter eggs have been planted throughout Taylor’s career. Nicole takes you on a walk through Taylor’s relationships and how that inspired her songs. She helps you understand Taylor’s relationship with her fans.
I learned SO much about Taylor Swift narrating this book. When you know that much about someone, most of the time, they lose their luster a little bit. You may want a little break from hearing about or from them.
Ironically, the OPPOSITE happened for me. I searched for any Taylor Swift documentary and interview I could find. I wanted to listen to her music on repeat. I adopted cats. Okay…just kidding on the last one.
But after reading Long Live: The Definitive Guide of the Folklore and Fandom of Taylor Swift TWICE, I still wanted more. I think it’s a combination of Nicole’s great writing and concept AND the brilliance of Taylor Swift. 
Swifties, please accept me in your circle. I really tried to do this book justice and add a slight nod to the way Taylor talks when it comes to her quotes.
WHERE TO BUY THE BOOK and AUDIOBOOK
If you’re interested in purchasing this book for you or another Swiftie, you can find the hard copy HERE and the audiobook version HERE.
A big thank you to Nicole Pomarico for choosing me to narrate the audiobook version. Thanks also to Hachette and JMM.
To hear more of my voice over samples, go here.
And to hear some of the other audiobooks I’ve narrated, go here.
