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The Theory of Light and Matter Audiobook
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Hailed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a successor to John Cheever and Raymond Carver, Andrew Porter crafts plainspoken family dramas that audiences find completely enthralling. The 10 stories presented here further cement his position among America's finest short fiction authors.
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"This is a nice collection of short stories. A friend gave this to me, and I am not familiar with the author. He seems to be an educated, trained writer, but I am not sure that he is inspired. The stories are well written but ultimately forgettable. "
— Gina (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Great book of short stories. I am not usually a short story fan but much desription in a few pages can be powerful "
— Julie, 5/12/2011 -
" Andrew Porter is a talented writer and an incredible teacher. Nobody deserves the success more. Can't wait for the novel. "
— Eric, 3/14/2011 -
" A beautiful and sad collection of stories that I couldn't stop reading. "
— Stephanie, 8/17/2010 -
" I read this in one day, two sittings on the train because I couldn't stop reading it. It was an experience both exhilarating and heartbreaking. I plan to buy the book and relive it again and again. You should do the same. "
— Melanie, 8/13/2010 -
" Thanks Lillian for this great recommendation! Incredible book of short stories. "
— Erika, 7/29/2010 -
" Loved it. The stories were amazing. "
— Laura, 7/3/2010 -
" Porter is a phenomenal talent, and this one of those rare collections where every single story is perfect. I would recommend it to anyone. "
— Kevin, 7/2/2010 -
" Wow! This guy can write the hell out of a story. Best thing I have read in a LONG time. Do yourself a favor and read these stories. "
— Cody, 6/11/2010 -
" A great collection of short stories...this author is very gifted and has a special way with the emotions, creativity and art of short stories "
— Becka, 6/11/2010 -
" Andrew Porter is amazing. He has line of sight to the central truths that make us who we are and builds out his stories from there. "
— Karima, 5/22/2010
About Andrew Porter
Andrew Porter is the author of the story collection The Theory of Light and Matter. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, he has received a Pushcart Prize, a James Michener/Copernicus Fellowship, and the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction. His work has appeared in One Story, the Threepenny Review, and on public radio’s Selected Shorts. Currently, he teaches fiction writing and directs the creative writing program at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
About the Narrators
Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.
Jeff Brick is a classically trained actor and audiobook narrator. He has performed off Broadway, as well as in regional theaters throughout the country.
Andy Paris is an actor and writer. His audio narration have earned him the prestigious Audie Award, as well as AudioFile Earphones Awards. A member of the Tectonic Theater Project, he and others wrote The Laramie Project, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2002 and in which he played Stephen Belber. He has also appeared in Law & Order.
Joey Collins is a film and television actor who is known for his roles in All My Children, Kidnapped, and Law & Order. He is an accomplished audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to numerous titles, including Dead Lawyers Tell No Tales, East of Denver, and A Thousand Tomorrows.
Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.