A Certain Point of View, Too

Adventures in Audiobook Production: Six Purchases, One Garratyverse

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Alex Diaz-Granados
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The Garratyverse has officially set sail on Audible—and six listeners have already come aboard. Four chose Comings and Goings, while two picked up Reunion: A Story. Whether purchased outright, redeemed with credits, or discovered through iTunes, each copy represents a reader willing to carry Jim Garraty’s voice into their own world.

The final Canva Pro cover for the Comings and Goings Audible edition.
Here’s the first chapter of Comings and Goings as read by producer Bryan Haddock.

For me, this is more than a sales report. It’s proof that the long nights of editing, the hurdles of ACX approval, and the careful crafting of cover art were worth it. No returns, no regrets—just six journeys begun.

A Call from Miami In this emotionally layered excerpt, Jim Garraty prepares for a routine phone call from his lifelong friend Mark Prieto — a call prefaced by academic fatigue, cryptic email, and the quiet rituals of a historian’s evening. What begins as a familiar rhythm of banter and memory becomes a slow descent into emotional rupture, as the setup gives way to a revelation that reshapes Jim’s world. A meditation on friendship, emotional compartmentalization, and the moment when history becomes personal.

The Garratyverse is alive in audio, and this is only the beginning. To those first six listeners: thank you for joining Garraty’s walk. Your presence makes this experiment in memory, kindness, and connection feel real.