Behind the Mic: On Full Tilt by Dervla Murphy, Read by
Emma Lowe
Jo Reed and Brian Price Discuss a Journey from Ireland
to India — By Bike!
Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens.
On today’s episode, host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Brian Price discuss Dervla Murphy’s epic adventure in 1963 that included taking on wolves, gun-toting bandits, and extreme temperatures, all by bike. Emma Lowe’s comfortable Irish lilt reflects the author’s amazing calmness and straightforward prose style, as well as her deep appreciation for those who helped her along her journey.
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Behind the Mic
Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need.
