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“BJ Harrison started The Classic Tales Podcast in 2007, and it didn’t take long for listeners to discover that he’s an amazing storyteller. Like (Levar) Burton, Harrison’s voice is soothing enough to help you wind down after a long day… “

–TIME –05/30/22

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B.J. Harrison is one of the best readers I’ve heard. Able to do many voices compellingly, believably, and back-to-back. Even my kids were stunned when they realized it was all one reader.

~ H Ordover

Audible.com review for The Count of Monte Cristo 3/8/16

“Just What the Doctor Ordered”

I love P. G. Wodehouse’s writing so much that I didn’t think it possible to enjoy it more. B.J. Harrison proved me wrong. His narration and voice acting increased my enjoyment of of these stories exponentially. He brought them to life in such an engaging and realistic way I that felt as if I were a fly on the wall of Bertie Wooster’s flat.

– Katharine

Audible.com Review for The P.G. Wodehouse Collection 8/27/14

“excellent narration”

I have read and listened to Pride and Prejudice so many times that I have memorized most of the dialogue. This narration is by far the best I have ever heard! It must be difficult to narrate the grating accents of Mrs Bennet but this narrator does so without causing me to flinch ….very well done !!

– A Smith

Audible.com review for Pride and Prejudice 2/4/20

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Deyan Masterclass with Amber Beard from Penguin Random House

by BJ Harrison | Sep 22, 2022

Magic and wonder were on display in the Deyan Masterclass last night. The great PJ Ochlan and Amber Beard from Penguin Random House coached us through some amazing performances. Here are my key takeaways: Mind the neutral narrator. Give the narrator as much...

Deyan Masterclass with Almeda Beynon from HarperAudio

by BJ Harrison | Sep 8, 2022

It was a real treat to be coached by PJ Ochlan and Almeda Beynon from HarperAudio at the Deyan Masterclass. We had some real breakthroughs, and it was wonderful hearing the stellar performances of the other narrators. Key takeaways included: As in writing, so in...

Christina Rooney at the Utah Audiobook Narrators Conference 2022

by BJ Harrison | Sep 8, 2022

Utah Audiobook Narrators Conference 2022 This year, our ragtag band of narrators in Utah brought in the amazing Christina Rooney, audiobook director for Penguin Random House and others. It was some of the best training I’ve ever had. Here are some of my takeaways:...