June 26th 2008 08:32 pm
About Me
I’m Annie Coleman Rothenberg, born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri (well, the suburbs thereof to be precise). I’m 28 and a librarian at a small public library. My passions include knitting, spinning, reading, podcasting, LibriVox, web design, and of course spending time with my husband, family, and dog.
You can email me at annierothenberg AT gmail DOT com. (Replace the “dot” and “at” with the actual symbols.)
25 Comments »
Sorana Ruffer on 17 Apr 2009 at 12:32 pm #
Hi Annie,
I just finished listening to your audio book ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and just want to thank you for your beautiful reading. At first it was a bit fast for me, since I’m not THAT good in English, but chapter after chapter I coud catch up and I enjoyed it immensely ! Thanks again, hope evrything is fine with you & my kindest regards !
Sorana
田云亭 on 07 May 2009 at 2:26 am #
Thank you for the mp3 of Pride and Prejudice!I am a freshman at Southwest Jiaotong University in Sichuan province.May I become
a friend of you ? I am so sorry that my English is so poor.
If only you do not laugh at me!
Alberto on 02 Jun 2009 at 3:31 am #
Hi Annie,
I have been diagnosed with Menieres disorder. I also have Tinnitus.
I am full of anxiety. How can I help myself?
Please Help
Best Regards,
Alberto
Sade Bowman on 02 Jun 2009 at 7:37 pm #
You are a great reader. I enjoy listening to you read Anne of Green Gables, because I do not really understand the book. I am using it in school and I don’t like when my classmates read it so when I get home I listen to you read it on the web. Once again your a great reader. Thanks for your help.
Sade Bowman
S Dennis on 03 Jun 2009 at 12:05 pm #
I am enjoying your Anne of Green Gables podcast. Even though I am a 50+ year old man, I’ve long wondered about the story. I listen to the chapters you read each day during my morning commute. You do a nice job. Keep up the good work!
Joanne Windsor on 23 Jun 2009 at 6:46 pm #
My daughter has been diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. She is 46. She has struggled with this since she was a child. We live in a small town and doctor’s here are not familiar with the disease. How do you locate a specialist in this field who takes you seriously? She was diagnosed at Nashville, TN about 120 miles from here. She is now experiencing what she describes as ” electrical shocks or jolts through her body” and is totally incapacitated from this. Do you have info?
S Colvert on 19 Jul 2009 at 12:54 pm #
Listening to your LibriVox reading of The Divine Comedy : Dantes Inferno !
Well done !
Regards
Steven Colvert
Eloise on 20 Jul 2009 at 11:01 am #
Hi Annie,
I’m halfway through Pride and Prejudice and just wanted to say that I’m really enjoying your reading of it. I do a lot of driving for my work and so listen to a lot of audio books to get me through the traffic! I live quite close to Derbyshire myself and I can just imagine the characters and houses in the book as I’m driving through the countryside in the North of England. Your work definitely brightens up my journeys - thank you!
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been unwell lately, I do hope you feel better soon. Perhaps now you’re settled in your new home things will calm themselves down a bit.
Thanks for the good work!
Eloise
ps. Have you read Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier? It’s really good
Adriana on 19 Aug 2009 at 6:53 pm #
I love listening to you read. I adore how you change the way you talk for the different characters. My favorite story that you have read is Anne of Green Gables. Although there is one thing that makes me sad. That is, it has been almost a year and i can not findthe second book of Anne that you promised. please do not mistake this as a criticsm, i was just wondering is all
Jane Chou on 14 Sep 2009 at 4:49 am #
It is very comfortable to listen to your reading, you and your voice are beautiful!
nelson bova on 27 Oct 2009 at 9:18 am #
I’m reading “Pride and Prejudice”. I’m in the middle. Thank you it. Your speaking is clear and my comprehension of the language (’m italian) is rapidly increased.
So… thank you again!
Listen your next soon!
Nelson Bova
Jo-Beth on 31 Oct 2009 at 10:21 am #
Hi, Annie! I’m listening to Anne of Green Gables right now. I’ve loved this story ever since I was a little girl! I listen to it on runs, and it makes several miles go by in no time at all! Thanks so much for the time you’ve spent on this podcast, and I hope you’ll be able to do more soon.
Be well,
Jo-Beth
Sandie on 02 Nov 2009 at 10:04 am #
Hi Annie!
My sister in law just sent me your web site info. & I loved your photos of your garden & your dog. They were inspiring & I sent them onward to good friends who love gardening.
I am in the beginning of a journey–my E.N.T. Dr. thinks I may have Meniere’s but from all he has said & all I have read on line, there doesn’t seem to be much hope or info. re: how to diagnose it even. Never mind WHY I have it, HOW I got it, & what to do about it?
I had a hearing test which showed minimal hearing loss in one ear only–he wanted to do an MRI, which I declined as my insurance wouldn’t pay for it & we cannot afford it. He put me on 3 wks. of Prednisone after which time I will return for another hearing test (another $50. copay for the visit & another $25. copay for the hearing test, & I’ll prob. have to pay the rest of both hearing tests once the dust settles!)
I have read that you too have this lovely disease or syndrome! I see you are way more eduated than I am—I have many questions for you. Would love to talk w/you about it. I live in a small town in NC in the Smokey Mts. We have a nice big hospital here & lots of good doctors. Asheville is just 1/2 hr. away but I do not feel led to go there for more doctors. Should I investigate this further—the possibility of finding a better, more knowledgeable doctor?
My symptoms are:
#1–a loud roar like a jet engine in my ears & head
#2–some hearing loss–a feeling like my ear is plugged–off & on throughout the day
#3–a feeling of fullness in my head–like the top of my head is about to blow off
#4–a slight feeling of loss of balance–no–I do not have nausea or vomiting or dizziness–thank heavens!
What do I do now? Any suggestions? I will read further on your web site about what you have done & are doing. Thanks for listening! God bless you!
Sandie
Sandie on 02 Nov 2009 at 10:21 am #
Hi again Annie
I am unable to access your story about your problems with Meniere’s. I’ve tried 3 times but my computer will not go there. Can you help?
Thank you & God bless!
Sandie
Michel on 02 Nov 2009 at 7:11 pm #
You were my first exprience with Librivox and now I am hooked. I loved Anne of Green Gables. I am now going to check for Anne of Avonlea. Thank you again.
Please take care,
Michel Freeman
Karen on 04 Nov 2009 at 3:01 pm #
Thank you for sharing your beautiful reading voice and love of literature.
I am inspired that Meniere’s, although debilitating, has not stopped you from finding and sharing joy. I have had Meniere’s for 10 years. I would appreciate connecting with other folks who are going through similar MD experiences.
I can relate to Sandie’s situation and recall those times when I went from place to place to get a diagnosis.
Do you find that the Seasons impact your Meniere’s symptoms?
Hope to learn more
Karen
Archie Brown on 12 Nov 2009 at 11:41 am #
Hi, Annie! having recently listened to ‘P@P’ (Librivox), I am currently listening to and very much enjoying (thank you V/m!) ASnne of Green gables. I am an old married Scottish gentleman of 69- ish, and find great comfort from listening to audios. Your voice is clear and quite endearing: thank you: diolch yn fawr (Cynraeg x Welsh): you wouldn’t like o hear my Gaelic and I can hardly pronounce a syllable of the ‘dead’ language I am supposed to be proficient in.
I dwell among the heathen/ish English, with my (mixed blood = part Scottish - from a clan of sheep stealers - wife). Which is why my five kids are most eccentrically orientated. My middle daughter is a scientist, when I advised her to read sociology, history, or the 19th cent novels - which I could at least comprehend.
But, I ramble!
I see you are a keen gardener: I once was, but gardening does not seem to be an English predeliction, so I am constrained to part with my large garden and go dwell in an old folks apartment.
So, thanks for all the comfort. If you have recorded other books, I’d appreciate your letting me klnow.
Hey! maybe I’m falling in love! I mustr tell my wife when she comes home this evening.
Or maybe its me who’se eccentric! Might the aged be eccentric?
Oh, well, be blessed by God - He is so amazing. We worship with recently arrived Africans: they are so committed. If only I could c omprehend them whjen they preach - especially Nigerians (Ghana produces clear orators).
And they want all my monies!
Which I do not possess.
Some strange ‘tithing’ doctrine they borrowed from you folks across the pond.
Say nothing about thew ‘free’ offer of the Gospel!
I think we ought rather assist the suffering saints who dwell amongst the heathen - including the English!
I’d better close, now.
Every blessing
Archie Brown
Cole on 20 Nov 2009 at 11:28 am #
Hi Annie,
I just finished listening to your recording of Huck Finn and absolutely loved your style! I am going to listen some of your other recordings as well. Thank you for making the audiobooks so enjoyable!
Triple Y on 25 Nov 2009 at 3:56 am #
Hi Annie,
I’m listening to your Pride and Prejudice.
Thanks for your great work!
Marion Delgado on 06 Dec 2009 at 1:55 am #
Annie:
Your Ann of Green Gables was really expressive. My big sister was very influenced by those books and your reading made me appreciate it. You’re a real asset to Libervox.
Karen on 21 Dec 2009 at 9:33 pm #
Hello Annie,
I just finished listening to your recording of Pride and Prejudice. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your reading of the novel and how much I appreciate the time you devoted to creating the recording. Maybe I’ll try Anne of Green Gables next, since so many people have praised your reading of it. Thanks again.
Karen
judi Kunstek on 15 Feb 2010 at 4:34 am #
Dear Annie Loving Anne of Green Gables. Downloaded into my mp3 so I can listen to it again when Im in Indinesia for 4 months mid year. Im in my 70s and its like revisiting dear childhood friends with you as a companion. Im in Melbourne Australia.x.x.x.. Thank you judi
victoria on 16 Feb 2010 at 8:55 pm #
I enjoy your reading of Anne of Green Gables. thank you for doing this, I enoyed this story for many years and to have it read to me is great. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Can’t wait to listen to pride and prejudice.
victoria
victoria on 16 Feb 2010 at 8:57 pm #
I enjoy your reading of Anne of Green Gables. thank you for doing this, I’ve enjoyed this story for many years and to have it read to me again is great. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Can’t wait to listen to pride and prejudice.
victoria
sana on 10 Mar 2010 at 10:11 pm #
I loved your readings. Where did you go? I felt the gift of what you gave deeply and would love love more. many thanks! I hope you are ok.