Buried Deep and Other Stories
by Naomi Novik
Narrated by Frankie Corzo, Nicholas Guy Smith, Imani Jade Powers, Simon Vance, Elizabeth Knowelden, Saskia Maarleveld, Lauren Fortgang, Ell Potter, Billie Fulford-Brown, Steve West, Lisa Flanagan, Bronwen Price, Anisha Dadia, Naomi Novik
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Fourteen narrators, thirteen worlds — Novik hands each story to exactly the right voice, and the result is less anthology, more portal.
- Great if you want: short bursts of Novik's worlds without committing to a series
- Listening experience: varied and brisk — each story resets the mood and pace
- Narration: Simon Vance and Saskia Maarleveld anchor the heavier pieces convincingly
- Skip if: short fiction frustrates you before it finds its footing
About This Audiobook
Naomi Novik assembles thirteen tales that traverse centuries and worlds, from ancient Rome to alien civilizations, weaving together stories of individuals who refuse to accept predetermined fates. Characters ranging from historical figures like Mark Antony to literary icons such as Elizabeth Bennet find themselves reimagined in circumstances that demand they seize control of their destinies. The collection spans genres from gothic fantasy to science fiction, including returns to beloved settings like the Scholomance and glimpses of entirely new worlds. Each story explores the transformative moment when ordinary people choose extraordinary paths, whether that means commanding dragons, wielding swords, or revolutionizing magical institutions.
Fifteen skilled narrators bring distinct voices to Novik's varied landscapes, with each performer carefully matched to their story's tone and setting. Frankie Corzo, Simon Vance, and the ensemble cast create immersive experiences that highlight the collection's genre diversity, from the atmospheric tension of gothic tales to the wonder of fantastical adventures. The multiple narrator approach prevents listener fatigue across the substantial runtime while allowing each story to maintain its unique identity. Novik herself narrates select pieces, adding an intimate author's touch that enhances the collection's cohesive exploration of courage, transformation, and the power of choice.