Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine
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DION GRAHAM: Golden Voice Narrator
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutesDion Graham is honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Dion is a storyteller for any age group. He can swing from Miles Davis to Trombone Shorty, from mysteries to history to complex astrophysics to audiobooks for children, Dion has legendary empathy for the characters he portrays and impressively connects with listeners. Browse his full audiography, and explore his AudioFile profile page. Essential Listens: BLACK LEOPARD, RED WOLF MILES: T...
BARBARA ROSENBLAT: Golden Voice Narrator
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutesBarbara Rosenblat is honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Barbara is an audiobook superstar. She creates an energy field around her that extends to everyone she meets and electrifies each audiobook she records. She is superb with accents, unfailingly accurate and consistent. Her performances are legendary—from the Bronx to Bridget Jones, plus mystery series, children’s audiobooks, and literary and historical fiction. Her role as Miss Rosa ...
SIMON PREBBLE: Golden Voice Narrator
June 11, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutesSimon Prebble is honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Over a long career, Simon has given listeners exceptional performances of multi-volume mystery and romance series, literary fiction, and history. From Sherlock Holmes to Shackleton, Simon’s distinctive British voice and keen facility with accents define the craft of audiobook narration. Browse his full audiography, and explore his AudioFile profile page. Essential Listens: THE REMAINS ...
Interview with Scott Brick - AudioFile Magazine Golden Voice Narrator
June 10, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutesNarrator Scott Brick celebrates his 20th year as an audiobook narrator this June. He received the honor of Golden Voice 15 years ago as his prolific career took off quickly—he credits producers Dan Musselman and Stefan Rudnicki, but Scott’s own passion for books and stories is equally a cause. Scott’s affinity for and knowledge of science fiction has kept that genre high on his favorites list. Scott talks with podcast host Josephine Reed about many aspects of his career as he celebrates his 2...
SUZANNE TOREN: Golden Voice Narrator Interview
June 07, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutesIn June 2019, Suzanne Toren was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Suzanne’s career as a voice actor has spanned more than 20 years. Listeners have been engaged by her narrations of history, literary fiction, biography, and children’s audiobooks. Browse her full audiography, and explore her AudioFile profile page. Essential Listens: “REMEMBER THE LADIES” AMERICA’S JEWISH WOMEN TEAM OF RIVALS For more free audiobook recommendations, s...
JOHNNY HELLER: Golden Voice Narrator Interview
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutesAudiobook narrator Johnny Heller was honored as a Golden Voice in June 2019. AudioFile’s lifetime achievement honor is given to top narrators who exemplify the very best in audiobook talent. With audiobooks as diverse as private-eye thrillers, serious history, or hilarious children’s stories, Johnny’s performances have delighted listeners of all ages and interests. Browse his full audiography, and explore his AudioFile profile page. Essential Listens: NOIR CLOSING TIME A TALE DARK & GRIMM ...
BAHNI TURPIN: Golden Voice Narrator Interview
June 05, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutesIn June 2019, Bahni Turpin was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Bahni has narrated audiobooks across a wide range of subjects and genres—many are female-driven, and they often feature African-American characters. Bahni’s work has been celebrated with multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and Audie Awards—including the 2019 Audiobook of the Year, CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. Browse Bahni’s full audiography, and explore her AudioFile profil...
EDOARDO BALLERINI: Golden Voice Narrator Interview
June 04, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutesAudiobook narrator Edoardo Ballerini was honored as a Golden Voice in June 2019. AudioFile’s lifetime achievement honor is given to top narrators who exemplify the very best in audiobook talent. Edoardo has created exceptional audiobook performances across a wide variety of subjects and genres. Browse Edoardo’s full audiography, and explore his AudioFile profile page. Essential Listens: BEAUTIFUL RUINS THE MIRROR THIEF THE SWERVE For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioF...
JANUARY LAVOY: Golden Voice Narrator Interview
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutesIn June 2019, January LaVoy was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. January has made invaluable contributions to the craft of audiobook narration. She manages to straddle the worlds of stage, screen, and teaching, and still records many audiobooks a year. January has won multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and Audie Awards. Browse her full audiography and explore her AudioFile profile page here. Essential Listens to appreciate January’s v...
FROM SCRATCH by Tembi Locke, read by Tembi Locke
May 31, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesActor Tembi Locke narrates her memoir in a smooth, warm voice that carries the listener through her story of falling in love with Saro, an engaging Sicilian chef, his early death from cancer, and how time with his family helped heal her intense grief. Locke's memoir frequently shifts timeframes, alternately voicing the devastation of his death and the joy of their life together. Locke captivates as she tells of her love for Saro and their daughter, Zoela; the pain of rejection by his family w...
PRIDE, PREJUDICE, AND OTHER FLAVORS by Sonali Dev, read by Soneela Nankani
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesFor a story built on first impressions, perceptions, and secrets, tonal variety is key. Narrator Soneela Nankani does a beautiful job with the nuances in this fresh take on the Jane Austen classic. Chef DJ Caine is hospitable but steely to Dr. Trisha Raje after their disastrous initial meeting. The two are thrown together constantly by a series of circumstances, and there’s an underlying heat to their relationship that neither can deny. Nankani seamlessly transitions from an Indian-American a...
RED WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston, read by Ramón de Ocampo
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesNarrator Ramón de Ocampo brings out all the emotion in this tender, serious, funny, and warmly hopeful love story. Smart, snarky Alex Claremont-Diaz, first son of the United States, is about to graduate from Georgetown and is eager to work on his mother’s reelection campaign. Then he falls headlong into a whirlwind and very secret romance with England’s Prince Henry. De Ocampo beautifully conveys the depth of feeling in their late-night text and email exchanges and intimate physical encounter...
WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo, read by Elizabeth Acevedo
May 28, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesAuthor Elizabeth Acevedo sounds natural and authentic as Emoni, an immensely likable Philadelphia high school senior with a 2-year-old daughter and a gift for cooking. In both her writing and her narration, Acevedo warmly depicts the loving and supportive people in Emoni’s life—her Puerto Rican abuela, who helps take care of baby Emma; her best friend, Angelica; and Malachi, a new transfer student who is taking a culinary arts class with Emoni. In short chapters, listeners learn about Emoni’s...
THE BRIDE TEST by Helen Hoang, read by Emily Woo Zeller
May 27, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesEmily Woo Zeller narrates a deeply moving love story between two passionate and strong-willed individuals from its emotionally devastating lows to its profoundly satisfying conclusion. Khai Diep is convinced he is incapable of feeling, and, therefore, has no need of a wife. Esme Tran, despite numerous obstacles, jumps at the chance to meet a potential husband who is American. Zeller perfectly captures Esme’s journey from naïve country girl to determined young woman as she navigates a new coun...
KARAMO by Karamo Brown, read by Karamo Brown
May 24, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesIn deep tones that will be familiar to viewers of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” social worker and cultural commentator Karamo Brown narrates his debut audiobook. Blending memoir with inspirational lessons, he recounts the joys and challenges of his life, including his unorthodox routes to fame and fatherhood, his experiences with addiction and abuse, and his ambitious drive. He describes how each of these qualities and experiences shaped his worldview and empowered him to help others. Although Brown...
MY LOVELY WIFE by Samantha Downing, read by David Pittu
May 23, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesNarrator David Pittu’s smooth, soft delivery is the perfect contrast to the unnamed protagonist in this domestic thriller about a happily married couple whose hobby is killing innocent women. The story is told mostly through the voice of the husband, who describes his relationship with his wife and problems with his kids, as well as details of the couple’s secret life and growing concerns about getting caught. Pittu’s performance authentically mirrors the way people talk to themselves and mat...
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE by Lori Gottlieb, read by Brittany Presley
May 22, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesBrittany Pressley performs this audiobook at a fast pace that will be familiar to listeners who live in large, bustling cities. But she knows how to moderate her energy for the tender sections, and her overall performance sounds authentic, conversational, and true to the core intentions of the author’s story. Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist, describes her experiences trying to help a variety of clients and shares a few of her own issues—like how to help others when your own life has just bee...
LIGHTS ALL NIGHT LONG by Lydia Fitzpatrick, read by Michael Crouch
May 21, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesWith remarkable vocal agility, narrator Michael Crouch takes a fascinating novel and makes it downright riveting. No matter what appears in the audiobook, Crouch is game. Ilya is an exchange student from Russia who is living in Louisiana. Fluent accents emerge without hesitation or exaggeration. The cast of characters expands, time shifts between past and present, and a mystery involving Ilya’s brother in Russia is introduced. Crouch's skill with diverse voices and dialogue delivered with exc...
NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney, read by Aoife McMahon
May 20, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesIn this memorable audiobook, Connell and Marianne, both smart, odd, and socially at sea, are deeply connected to each other and too young to know how rare their bond is. Everyone at their village high school in Sligo knows that Connell’s mother cleans house for Marianne’s family, so they feign indifference. At university, everything changes, then reverses, then changes again. Aoife McMahon, a skillful actor with a gorgeous Irish accent, makes each personality idiosyncratic and believable, and...
LATE BLOOMERS by Rich Karlgaard, read by Fred Sanders
May 17, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesOur culture values early success and achievement. Karlgaard’s message: It’s simply wrong to assume that success in life must begin early and that, past a certain age, we should not expect much of ourselves. This inviting audio will make listeners in their later years rethink how they want to spend their lives. Narrator Fred Sanders offers a steady narration that engages listeners. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of LATE BLOOMERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free au...
STONY THE ROAD by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., read by Dominic Hoffman
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesHarvard Professor and PBS regular Henry Louis Gates, Jr., explores how people of color navigated their lives, identity, and culture from the period of Reconstruction to the rise of segregation and the Harlem Renaissance. Dominic Hoffman gives a natural and compelling narration of Gates’s complex meditation on black identity in a racist America. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of STONY THE ROAD at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for Audi...
AMERICAN MOONSHOT by Douglas Brinkley, read by Stephen Graybill
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesPresident John F. Kennedy made an astonishing announcement in May 1961. He announced his goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Douglas Brinkley’s history takes listeners to the 1960s to bring together the extraordinary political, cultural, and scientific factors that fueled the birth and development of NASA and the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo projects. Narrator Stephen Graybill’s assured performance captures the space race and its part in the social and political complex...
THE PIONEERS by David McCullough, read by John Bedford Lloyd
May 14, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesCount the works of David McCullough among the richest listening experiences. The acclaimed historian has read many of his own audiobooks, but this history of the settlement of America’s Northwest Territory is presented by narrator John Bedford Lloyd. Lloyd possesses many of McCullough’s familiar virtues, in particular, a deep-throated calm and a balanced tone, making this an Earphones-worthy listen. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of THE PIONEERS at audiofilemagazine...
CEMETERY ROAD by Greg Iles, read by Scott Brick
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesBienville is not a sleepy Mississippi town. When journalist Marshall McEwan returns to care for his ailing father, he renews relationships with former lovers and others while also uncovering dark secrets about the Poker Club and others who control every aspect of the town. Narrator Scott Brick gets every nuance of accent and pacing, giving listeners an Earphones Award performance. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of CEMETERY ROAD at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audioboo...
PASTA, PANE, VINO by Matt Goulding, read by Will Damron
May 10, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesFood writer Goulding offers mouth-watering essays that go region by region around Italy. It’s not a cookbook, though it was a James Beard Award finalist, but it will make you want to book a trip to Italy to follow in his footsteps. Will Damron narrates with energy, poise, and precision. Published by Tantor Media. Read the full review of PASTA, PANE, VINO at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host ...
WOMEN ROWING NORTH by Mary Pipher, read by Suzanne Toren
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesPsychology professor and therapist Pipher invites listeners into her life with engaging observations and advice. Suzanne Toren’s mature pitch and thoughtful phrasing are perfect for this memoir-like study of the various ways women transition into their later years. Published by Audible, Inc. Read the full review of WOMEN ROWING NORTH at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and AudioFile...
THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Hellman, read by Will Brittain, Tim DeKay, et al., Directed by Rosalind Ayres
May 08, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesAuthor and playwright Lillian Hellman wrote this biting and darkly humorous story that never gets old. In this full-cast reading before a live audience, the narrators sport dead-on Southern accents. A piercing examination of the Old South that proves a woman can be just as devilish and greedy as any man. Published by L.A. Theatre Works. Read the full review of THE LITTLE FOXES at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On to...
RUN AWAY by Harlan Coben, read by Steven Weber
May 07, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesSeasoned thriller master Harlan Coben and narrator Steven Weber know how to grab the listener and not let go. Simon and Ingrid Greene are searching for their daughter—a search that takes them to drug dens in the Bronx, adoption agencies, and more unexpected places. Great suspense with unexpected twists and a perfect performance. Published by Brilliance Audio. Read the full review of RUN AWAY at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s ne...
LESSONS FROM LUCY by Dave Barry, read by Dave Barry
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesHumorist and columnist Dave Barry treats us to good listening with his trademark humor and ruminations on old dogs and aging. Taking ideas from Lucy, his old dog and faithful friend, Barry shares chapters like “Make New Friends,” “Don’t Stop Having Fun,” and “Pay Attention to the People You Love.” Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of LESSONS FROM LUCY at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On toda...
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR by Nicola Yoon, read by Bahni Turpin, Raymond Lee, Dominic Hoffman
May 03, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesNo one writes a teen love story quite like Nicola Yoon. Before being swept away by Natasha and Daniel on the big screen in THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR, listen as Bahni Turpin, Raymond Lee, and Dominic Hoffman narrate this story of a whirlwind one-day romance set in New York City. Natasha is desperate to keep her family from being deported back to Jamaica when she meets Daniel on his way for a college interview — one he has no interest in actually doing. Natasha and Daniel’s relationship builds as ...
HORIZON by Barry Lopez, read by James Naughton
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesTravel from the Arctic to Antarctica and everywhere in between with Barry Lopez, author of ARCTIC DREAMS, as he takes listeners along on his autobiographical reflections. James Naughton narrates with the appropriate gravitas as Lopez brings listeners to the Galapagos and the Kenyan desert, often focusing his stories on his concerns for the health of the planet and humanity’s future. Explore the world with Lopez and Naughton as your guides. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review...
QUEENIE by Candice Carty-Williams, read by Shvorne Marks
May 01, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesQueenie is 25, a Jamaican Brit, and absolutely hilarious. Listeners follow Queenie through group texts, disastrous relationships, and problems with family as she searches for meaning and acceptance. Narrator Shvorne Marks gives a powerful performance of Queenie and excels with the diverse accents from the UK, Jamaica, Pakistan, and Uganda. Squeamish situations are hilarious, and Queenie’s low points are touching. Ideal listening to queue up for summer. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Rea...
SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez, read by Anthony Rey Perez
April 30, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesSal has just moved to Miami and is going to a magnet middle school to study magic. Listeners soon find out that Sal not only excels at sleight-of-hand but can also tear holes into alternate universes and bring things (and people!) into his own universe. Narrator Anthony Rey Perez skillfully interprets this delightful mix of realistic and fantastical events and nimbly switches between English and Spanish. Listeners will love hearing Sal and Gabi’s banter and growing friendship, the loving supp...
THE OTHER AMERICANS by Laila Lalami, read by Mozhan Marno, PJ Ochlan, et al.
April 29, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesNora’s father Driss Guerraoui is killed in a hit-and-run, and she’s determined to find out why. A cast of narrators gives voice to the perspectives of the people impacted by his death. Mozhan Marno stands out for her ability to capture daughter Nora’s raw emotion. There’s a mystery at the heart of this audiobook, but it’s also an examination of what it means to be an American and an immigrant in America. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of THE OTHER AMERICANS at audiofile...
DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid, read by Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, et al.
April 26, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesTake a trip to the ’70s with this story of a fake rock band—sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. A star-studded cast—Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer, and Pablo Schreiber lead the ensemble of narrators as they recount the band’s meteoric rise to fame and mysterious fall from grace as an oral history. A tapestry of memorable characters with electric chemistry and authentic-sounding relationships creates a remarkable audiobook. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of DAISY ...
SYNC Free Audiobooks for Teens
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesSYNC kicks off today—it’s an exciting free summer program that lasts 14 weeks. The program is focused on young adults, but anyone can participate. AudioFile offers 2 audiobook downloads a week, thematically paired. Every Thursday, two new titles are available. This season we have everything from Shakespeare’s OTHELLO to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s BECOMING KAREEM. We have classics, plays, nonfiction, and something for all tastes. Learn more about the summer teen audiobook program at audiobooksync.c...
REDEMPTION by David Baldacci, read by Kyf Brewer, Orlagh Cassidy
April 24, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesDetective Amos Decker discovers that a mistake he made as a rookie may have led to deadly consequences in this latest Memory Man thriller. Earphones Award performances by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy should push this audiobook to the top of every thriller fan’s must list. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of REDEMPTION at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and AudioFi...
KADDISH.COM by Nathan Englander, read by Rob Shapiro
April 23, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesFormerly an observant Orthodox Jew, Larry refuses to say Kaddish, the mourner’s prayer, for his recently deceased father. Instead he uses an Internet-based alternative to avoid his obligation, and his life is profoundly changed. Poignant and yet funny writing and Rob Shapiro’s nuanced narration make this a must-listen. An Earphones Award winner. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of KADDISH.COM at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for A...
NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF by Kwame Onwuachi, Joshua David Stein, read by Kwame Onwauchi
April 22, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesOnwauchi is in the running for the 2019 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year. He narrates his own memoir that dishes on the restaurant industry as it weaves the tale of a his upbringing, his rise— including a stint on Top Chef—and the rapid fall of his restaurant Shaw Bijou. Now at New York’s Kith and Kin, Onwauchi delivers a compelling sense of emotion and passion with his performance. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF at audiofilemaga...
THE IMPOSSIBLE CLIMB by Mark Synnott, read by Mark Deakins
April 19, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesIn Mark Synnott’s unique window on the ethos of climbing, his friend Alex Honnold’s astonishing “free solo” ascent of El Capitan’s 3,000 feet of sheer granite is the central act. Mark Deakins paints an authentic, wry portrait of climbing history and profiles Yosemite heroes and the international climbers who explore the limits of human potential. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of THE IMPOSSIBLE CLIMB at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up ...
THE CATALOGUE OF SHIPWRECKED BOOKS by Edward Wilson-Lee, read by Richard Trinder
April 18, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesHistorian Wilson-Lee’s biography of Christopher Columbus’s son, Hernando Colón, offers a fresh perspective on the age of European exploration, the emergence of modern printing and libraries, and the concept of a global world. Richard Trinder narrates here with enormous grace, skill, and understanding. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of THE CATALOGUE OF SHIPWRECKED BOOKS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’...
THAT THIN, WILD MERCURY SOUND by Daryl Sanders, read by Graham Halstead
April 17, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesA detailed recollection of Bob Dylan’s groundbreaking “Blonde on Blonde.” Cue up the soundtrack and get the inside story on the musicians, engineers, and producers who had a role in the creation of Dylan's trailblazing album. Narrator Graham Halstead is a great guide for listeners. Published by Tantor Media. Read the full review of THAT THIN, WILD MERCURY SOUND at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode ar...
JUDGMENT by Joseph Finder, read by January LaVoy
April 16, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutesThis legal and psychological thriller involves a righteous female judge and the one personal misstep that puts her personal and professional life in jeopardy. Narrator January LaVoy demonstrates her masterful talents in portraying a confident female judge, her sullen teenage son, the criminals who pursue her, and many additional supporting characters. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of JUDGMENT at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for Aud...
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN by T.C. Boyle, read by Johnathan McClain
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesWhat was life was like under the spell of the real-life cult-like figure Timothy Leary, who extolled the virtues of psychedelic drugs, free love, and the search for enlightenment? Boyle takes listeners back to the 1960s to explore the first scientific and recreational forays into LSD and its mind-altering possibilities—the effects of which have reverberated widely throughout our culture. Narrator Johnathan McClain delivers this story in a mellow tone that illuminates the days of drug experime...
GOOD RIDDANCE by Elinor Lipman, read by Mia Barron
April 12, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesA high-school yearbook from 1968 sets off a series of unlikely consequences. When Daphne decides to de-clutter, she pitches a yearbook inherited from her mother. It’s picked up by a neighbor who decodes its cryptic annotations, and as Daphne discovers unexpected details of her mother’s life, it begins to disrupt her own. Published by Dreamscape Audio. Read the full review of GOOD RIDDANCE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsl...
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS by John Guy, read by Lucy Rayner
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesThis full-length biography of Mary Queen of Scots has similarities to an epic poem as opposed to a history of this tumultuous period of English and Scottish history. Covering her life in the middle of the 16th century—from her birth through her marriages, reigns in France and Scotland, and imprisonment in the Tower of London. Published by Tantor Media. Read the full review of MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’...
ACROSS THAT BRIDGE by John Lewis, Brenda Jones, read by Keith David
April 10, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesCongressman John Lewis draws on his experiences as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement to offer his recollections and wisdom. Looking to the future, Lewis outlines his principles and his advocacy of nonviolent protest, and he crafts a call to action to engage in the voting process. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of ACROSS THAT BRIDGE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode...
THE CHEF'S SECRET by Crystal King, read by Jacques Roy
April 09, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesThe Renaissance of 16th-century Italy is the setting for this luscious tale of a famous chef. After Bartolomeo Scappi’s sudden death, more than the secrets of his recipes are left to his nephew and protégé. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of THE CHEF'S SECRET at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and Robin Whitten, Editor & Founder of AudioFile Magazine. Lear...
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens, read by Cassandra Campbell
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesKya Clark is a wild child who lives in isolation in the marshes off the Carolina coast. She lives and learns from the natural world around her. “The Marsh Girl” is almost a myth, but when a local boy is found murdered, Kya is suspected and pursued. The swamp reveals the secrets and prejudices of a southern small town in the 1960s. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile...
A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES by Deborah Harkness, read by Jennifer Ikeda
April 05, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesDiscover a magical world where witches, vampires, and daemons exist. Diana Bishop is a witch who has always denied her power, until one day her alchemical research turns up a magical manuscript. Whether you already know and love this story of Diana and her romance with vampire Matthew or you’re just hearing about it for the first time, this audiobook makes for wonderful listening. There’s a new binge-worthy TV adaptation based on the series, and trust us, you’ll want to listen to Jennifer Ike...