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BLACK LEOPARD RED WOLF by Marlon James, read by Dion Graham
April 04, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesDive into a new African-inspired fantasy trilogy by Man Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James. Narrator Dion Graham makes this an immersive listen, and his deep voiced narration will have listeners feeling as if they’re walking in the protagonist’s shoes. Tracker’s journey in pursuit of a child he was hired to find is especially powerful on audio, with rich character voices and accents and even songs. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of BLACK LEOPARD, RED WOLF at audiofilem...
OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS Justin A. Reynolds, read by Nile Bullock
April 03, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesJack and Kate are two Black teens who hit it off at a party after a very cute meet cute. They fall into a whirlwind romance… and then Kate dies. The story could end there, but Jack somehow jumps back in time to when he first met Kate, and he discovers a chance to do it all again. And when Kate dies again, it all starts over once more. Nile Bullock’s welcoming, youthful voice guides listeners through a story of second, third, and more chances to make things right. Listeners will hear Jack’s de...
THE AMERICAN AGENT by Jacqueline Winspear, read by Orlagh Cassidy
April 02, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesMaisie Dobbs and Orlagh Cassidy have taken listeners through the aftermath of WWI and into The Blitz. In her fifteenth mystery, Maisie is facing grueling nights driving ambulances and working to save those bombed across London and the countryside, while also working as a private investigator. When a young American newscaster is killed in her own apartment — and not by a bomb — Scotland Yard puts Maisie on the case. Cassidy helps listeners hear Maisie’s utter exhaustion and grim determination ...
WEIRD PARENTING WINS by Hillary Frank, read by Hillary Frank, et al.
April 01, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesThe subtitle says it all: “Bathtub Dining, Family Screams, and Other Hacks from the Parenting Trenches.” If you’re a parent and find yourself stuck in a rut, this audiobook is sure to get you out of it — and make you laugh out loud. Hillary Frank’s podcast “The Longest Shortest Time” has helped many parents get through the early years, and this book compiles some of the best and weirdest advice submitted from parents around the world. Frank reads introductions to chapters describing her own p...
Celebrating Women's History with Tavia Gilbert and Suzanne Toren
March 29, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutesCelebrated audiobook narrators Suzanne Toren and Tavia Gilbert join us for a bonus episode to share their experiences narrating a wide range of history written by and about women. From biographies and memoirs to audiobooks that focus on a pivotal moment in women’s history—like finally getting the right to vote—Suzanne and Tavia talk about the emotional journeys they have taken with these books and the skills needed to bring them to life. Celebrating Women’s History Month, our conversation cov...
FROMAGE À TROIS by Victoria Brownlee, read by Katherine Littrell
March 29, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesIn a haze of heartbreak, Ella buys a one-way ticket to Paris, embarking on a pilgrimage of cheese and wine . . . and love. Does she keep her bet to taste every type of French cheese in one year? There are 365. Deliciously entertaining listening. Published by Blackstone Audio. Read the full review of FROMAGE À TROIS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and Michele Cobb, Publisher of A...
I.M. by Isaac Mizrahi, read by Isaac Mizrahi
March 28, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesA memoir from fashion designer and television personality Mizrahi recounts the challenges of growing up gay in 1960s Brooklyn in a Syrian-Jewish Orthodox family. As Mizrahi winds his way through his story, which ranges from lack of confidence to career highs, the warmth in both his voice and his writing creates a singularly satisfying listening experience. Published by Macmillan Audio Read the full review of I.M. at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for A...
GRATEFUL AMERICAN by Gary Sinise with Marcus Brotherton, read by Gary Sinise
March 27, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesSinise draws on his experience as an actor and audiobook narrator to deliver his own intriguing story. He tells of his struggle to find his place in the acting world and how he was inspired to give back to the men and women who serve in the U.S. military and to first responders. Listen with a box of tissues, and enjoy the twists and turns that brought Sinise to war zones and, eventually, the White House. Published by Thomas Nelson. Read the full review of GRATEFUL AMERICAN at audiofilemagazin...
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON by Cressida Cowell, read by David Tennant
March 26, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesThe books that inspired the hit animated movies! Could you pass through a dragon initiation program to become a full member of the Hairy Hooligan Viking Tribe? This children’s title, the first in an epic series, is wild, silly fun for a whole family of listeners. David Tennant, perhaps best known for his role as the Doctor, brings a slew of Scottish accents to this high-spirited romp. This author-narrator duo also team up in THE WIZARDS OF ONCE and TWICE MAGIC, an Earphones-winning series for...
THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN by Lisa See, read by Jennifer Lim
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesWomen divers from a small island off the coast of South Korea were the breadwinners in their families, going after valuable and dangerous catches. An evocative tale of two best friends whose bonds are both strengthened and tested over decades by forces beyond their control, See’s novel includes little-known incidents in Korean history from the 1930s into the 21st century. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio Read the full review of THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN at audiofilemagazine.com. For more fre...
THE SOURCE OF SELF-REGARD by Toni Morrison, read by Bahni Turpin
March 22, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesA new collection of essays from celebrated writer Toni Morrison moves from the aftermath of 9/11 to MLK to James Baldwin. She takes on current issues—from what defines a “foreigner” to racial issues and fascism. Inspiring and intellectual, these essays, speeches, and mediations can be savored by listeners for a long time. Narrator Bahni Turpin gives the works full power. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of THE SOURCE OF SELF-REGARD at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free ...
THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley, read by Dion Graham
March 21, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesWalter Mosley, the author of the acclaimed Easy Rawlins mysteries, knows the creative writing process.His well-ordered, straightforward “how to” tips offer a safety net for cautious novice writers. The tone overall is educational—it imparts knowledge and inspires listeners to action. Narrator Dion Graham captures it perfectly. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for Audio...
THE HEARTBEAT OF WOUNDED KNEE by David Treuer, read by Tanis Parenteau
March 20, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutesOjibwe author Treuer deeply researched a work that greatly expands our knowledge of Native American history. We hear the histories and first-person accounts of indigenous people of North America that provide uncompromising accounts of the oppression and violence tribes have experienced. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of THE HEARTBEAT OF WOUNDED KNEE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s epis...
ELSEY COME HOME by Susan Conley, read by Cassandra Campbell
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesElsey, a painter and married mother living in China, has taken to drinking instead of creating art. Urged by her husband to find help, she attends a yoga retreat and discovers many truths, not the least of which about herself. Cassandra Campbell gives a finely tuned narration. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of ELSEY COME HOME at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Ree...
THE RIVER by Peter Heller, read by Mark Deakins
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesCollege friends Wynn and Jack are lifelong outdoorsmen. The pair set out on a canoe trip in northern Canada, but instead of the leisurely paddling and nights of stargazing, the trip takes dangerous turn. They encounter a wildfire, and their safety and survival take center stage. Mark Deakins turns in a Earphones Award performance. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of THE RIVER at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine...
GOOD OMENS by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
March 15, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutesAn angel and a demon form an alliance to postpone the Apocalypse. Humor and wordplay know no bounds in this absurdly delightful comedy. The 1990 original collaboration between authors Gaiman and Pratchett has spawned a single-voice narration by Martin Jarvis and a dramatized adaptation with a full cast, and soon will debut as a streaming series. Published by Harper Audio (single voice), and BBC Worldwide (full cast). Read the full review of GOOD OMENS read by Martin Jarvis at audiofilemagazin...
THE GOLDEN TRESSES OF THE DEAD by Alan Bradley, read by Jayne Entwistle
March 14, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesThe irrepressible Flavia de Luce is at it again, as the young sleuth is presented with a new mystery to solve—this one at her sister Ophelia’s wedding. Jayne Entwistle has delighted listeners with her portrait of Flavia, her querulous sisters, and the colorful characters of her English village for ten audiobooks—and never disappoints. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of THE GOLDEN TRESSES OF THE DEAD at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign ...
THE BEAST'S HEART by Leife Shallcross, read by Jim Dale
March 13, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesAn alluring adaptation of the classic tale “Beauty and the Beast,” told from the point of view of the Beast. Jim Dale, narrator of the Harry Potter series, knows his magic and richly enlivens this full-length fantasy with extraordinary storytelling. Published by Penguin Audio Read the full review of THE BEAST'S HEART 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 & Fo...
THE LOST MAN by Jane Harper, read by Stephen Shanahan
March 12, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutesThe unforgiving Australian Outback is the setting for a riveting mystery about the death of a son in ranching family. Richly drawn characters and the slow unfolding of clues are brilliantly presented. The collaboration between author Jane Harper (THE DRY) and narrator Stephen Shanahan gives unstoppable listening. Published by Macmillan Audio. Read the full review of THE LOST MAN at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On ...
A THOUSAND SISTERS by Elizabeth Wein, read by Amy Landon
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutesAn account of the Russian women in World War II who were combat pilots fighting against Nazi Germany. Pioneer aviator and adventurer Maria Roskova trained three regiments of female aviators and inspired the ranks of “1000 sisters.” Written for teens by Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of A THOUSAND SISTERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode...
Interview with Audie Award winner Julia Whelan
March 08, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutesNarrator Julia Whelan brought home the 2019 Audie Awards for Best Female Narrator and Autobiography/Memoir for her narration of Tara Westover’s EDUCATED, a memoir that has spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list. In our interview with Julia, she reflects on narrating this intense memoir of Westover’s childhood spent in a traditionalist and isolationist family. Plus, Julia shares insights into the work that goes into narrating an audiobook, her transition from acting to college...
Romance 2019 Audie Awards
March 08, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesJourney to the land of the Vikings with this Romance winner of the 2019 Audie Award. Greg Patmore narrates Olivia Norem’s HIS VIKING BRIDE, and listeners will vividly imagine icy seas and raucous laughter thanks to his atmospheric narration. This audiobook also won an AudioFile Earphones Award for its lively narration. Published by Olivia Norem. Read the full review of HIS VIKING BRIDE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newslett...
Mystery 2019 Audie Awards
March 07, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutesIn Elizabeth George’s THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERVES, a crime shakes a quiet, historic town in England. The audiobook, narrated by Simon Vance, took home the 2019 Audie Award for Mystery. It’s the 20th in the Detective Inspector Thomas Lynly series, and Vance is a rock star performing this complex and multifaceted murder mystery with a gaggle of characters. As our reviewer says, “A delightful puzzle, brilliantly read.” Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERV...
Best Male Narrator 2019 Audie Awards
March 06, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesCongratulations go to Edoardo Ballerini for being named Best Male Narrator 2019 Audie Awards for his narration of WATCHERS by Dean Koontz. Follow Edoardo into the woods and discover a world of genetic experiments and creatures with enhanced intelligence. Edoardo brings the suspense in a new recording of this 1987 thriller. Hear a sample and learn why it’s a winner. Published by Brilliance Audio. Read the full review of WATCHERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations...
Best Female Narrator 2019 Audie Awards
March 05, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutesJulia Whelan brings home the 2019 Audie Award for Best Female Narrator for her work on EDUCATED by Tara Westover — an audiobook which also won for Best Autobiography/Memoir last night. Julia truly gives an exceptional performance of this harrowing memoir. Westover was raised in rural Idaho with no schooling, no record of her birth, no access to doctors, and a father who distrusted the government. EDUCATED earned an AudioFile Earphones Award and was one of our Best Audiobooks of 2018. Publishe...
Audiobook of the Year 2019 Audie Awards
March 04, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutesWhich audiobook will win the coveted Audiobook of the Year recognition in the 2019 Audie Awards? Six fascinating audiobooks are up for the honor, and in today’s episode we’re highlighting two of them: AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE and BEASTIE BOYS BOOK. The Audie Awards are tonight, so be sure and tune in tomorrow to learn who took home the medal, and listen all week for our special coverage of the 2019 Audies winners. Audiobook of the Year Finalists: AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE: A Novel by Tayari Jones, re...
THE DREAMERS by Karen Thompson Walker, read by Cassandra Campbell
March 01, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesIt starts small, with one college student falling into a deep sleep and never waking up. Her classmates are devastated — and then, it spreads. Cassandra Campbell elegantly narrates this character-driven story about contagion, with deep examinations into the most private inner worlds of those who succumb to sleep. Another beautiful novel from the author of AGE OF MIRACLES. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of THE DREAMERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook re...
NEW KID by Jerry Craft, read by Jesus Del Orden, Nile Bullock, Robin Miles, Guy Lockard, Peyton Lusk, Rebecca Soler, Dan Bittner, Phoebe Strole, Marc Thompson
February 28, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesThe audio adaptation of this middle-grade graphic novel uses a full cast and sound effects to draw listeners into Jordan’s story of starting 7th grade in a new private school. It’s always hard being the new kid in school — and that’s especially true if you’re feeling isolated in a school where you’re black, and mostly everyone else is white. You’ll hear narrator Jesus Del Orden’s bright, youthful voice as Jordan, Robin Miles and Guy Lockard as his parents, and a full cast animating classrooms...
ON THE COME UP by Angie Thomas, read by Bahni Turpin
February 27, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesIn this highly anticipated follow-up to THE HATE U GIVE, Bri is a 16-year-old black girl who is desperate to make it big as a rapper. She’s also worried about getting targeted at her mostly white school, the very real potential of getting evicted, and the threat of gang warfare. Narrator Bahni Turpin makes this a raw, funny, and vulnerable listen. THE HATE U GIVE has spent 100+ weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list, mostly in the #1 spot, and now ON THE COME UP is in the top spot. Don’t...
THE RAVEN TOWER by Ann Leckie, read by Adjoa Andoh
February 26, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesPowerful ancient gods, a stolen throne, and revenge. This is the first fantasy book from Leckie, an author known for her space operas, and narrator Adjoa Andoah’s dynamic voices for the imaginative cast of characters make it an audiobook worth seeking out. The story is narrated by a god, the Strength and Patience of the Hill, who tells the story of the world it has observed for millennia. The god also addresses a certain human, Eolo, who is trans. Eolo and heir to the throne Mowat get caught ...
SADIE by Courtney Summers, read by Rebecca Soler, Dan Bittner, Gabra Zackman, and a Full Cast
February 25, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesSADIE won the 2019 Odyssey Award, the American Library Association’s highest honor for an audiobook. Part expository podcast, part vengeance road trip, this YA novel is guaranteed to suck you in. Nineteen-year-old Sadie is narrated with intensity by Rebecca Soler. She’s run away in pursuit of the man she thinks killed her 13-year-old sister, Mattie. Radio producer West McCray, narrated by Dan Bittner, records a true crime-style podcast working to track her down, and he discovers even more of ...
Hearing Black History: A conversation with Robin Miles
February 22, 2019 15:00 - 33 minutesGolden Voice narrator Robin Miles is known for her powerful voice and has narrated hundreds of audiobooks, including important works of women's and Black History. She combines thoughtful and subtle reading with a chameleon-like ability to create a wide array of accents for titles including: Zora Neale Hurston’s BARRACOON A GIRL STANDS AT THE DOOR: by Rachel Devlin REFLECTIONS BY ROSA PARKS: THE QUIET STRENGTH AND FAITH OF A WOMAN WHO CHANGED A NATION by Rosa Parks, Gregory J. Reed THE WA...
THE ENCHANTED HOUR by Meghan Cox Gurdon, read by Meghan Cox Gurdon
February 22, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesMeghan Cox Gurdon, the Wall Street Journal’s children’s book reviewer, brings great insight and passion to her discussion about the importance of reading aloud, especially to children. She sprinkles this audiobook with accents and enthusiasm for “the miraculous power of reading aloud in the age of distraction.” Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of THE ENCHANTED HOUR at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On...
TRAILBLAZER by Dorothy Butler Gilliam, read by January LaVoy
February 21, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesDorothy Butler Gilliam was the first black female reporter and columnist for the Washington Post during the Civil Rights and Women’s movements. She had a front-row seat at some of the nation's most significant turning points. January LaVoy's soft, clear voice narrows the space between listener and author, and her fluid, expressive delivery expertly conveys Gilliam's determination, frustration, pride, and empathy. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of TRAILBLAZER at audiofilemag...
PRISONER by Jason Rezaian, read by Jason Rezaian
February 20, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesAn account of the 544 days that Jason Rezaian, Washington Post Tehran bureau chief, was imprisoned in Iran, accused of spying for America. His harrowing story of arrest and imprisonment in Iran is also a detailed account of one Iranian-American's love affair with the land of his heritage and how it goes horribly wrong due to the suspicions of its government. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of PRISONER at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up f...
THE PUNCH by Noah Hawley, read by Edoardo Ballerini
February 19, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesTwo brothers have polar opposite takes on the responsibilities of family life. Thrown into the mix are the brothers’ bitter mother, her late husband (the boys’ father), bigamy, and a theme of interconnectedness through time. The author’s literary gifts show off dark humor and an exploration of modern American grief, searingly performed by Edoardo Ballerini. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of THE PUNCH at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up...
WILD BILL by Tom Clavin, read by Johnny Heller
February 18, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesFamous Western lawman and scout Wild Bill Hickok is the subject of this new biography. Go beyond the legends and folklore--the real Wild Bill was more than a dime-novel titan and every bit a larger-than-life character. Published by Macmillan Audio. Read the full review of WILD BILL 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 Magazine reviewer Jonathan Smith. Learn more about ...
Interview with Alan Bradley and Jayne Entwistle
February 15, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutesAuthor Alan Bradley and narrator Jayne Entwistle join us for a bonus episode to talk about the Flavia de Luce series. Flavia, Bradley’s 11-year-old sleuth, has just solved her tenth mystery, THE GOLDEN TRESSES OF THE DEAD. Flavia lives in the village of Bishop’s Lacy, in 1950s England. She’s passionate about poisons – although she’s almost as interested in old churchyards and the fascinating chemistry of decay. Jayne Entwistle inhabits the irrepressible and intrepid Flavia in all of the audio...
YOUR DUCK IS MY DUCK by Deborah Eisenberg, read by Deborah Eisenberg, Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Josh Hamilton
February 15, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesFour narrators, including the author, bring Deborah Eisenberg’s much-anticipated story collection to life, and listeners will be delighted with the variety of topics. Six tales take the listener through a range of emotions. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of YOUR DUCK IS MY DUCK at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and Michele Cobb, Publisher of AudioFile Learn more a...
LIFE OF PI by Yann Martel, read by Vikas Adam
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesZookeeper’s son Pi Patel is alone on a 26-foot raft with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger with the incongruous name of Richard Parker. Definitely not a Disney movie, this is a realistic, heart-thumping audiobook that Vikas Adam delivers with verve, intelligence, and sensitivity. Published by Audible, Inc. Read the full review of LIFE OF PI at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s epis...
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? by Lee Israel, read by Jane Curtin
February 13, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesLee Israel was a writer who was down on her luck and turned to forging letters from celebrities, including playwrights Lillian Hellman and Noel Coward, in order to stay afloat. The recent film with Melissa McCarthy is based on this memoir of literary forger Israel. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Re...
SANCTUARY by Judy Nunn, read by John Derum
February 12, 2019 10:00 - 4 minutesA tiny uninhabited island off the coast of Western Australia is the setting for this unusual novel that views the difficulties of the immigrant experience as seen through the eyes of nine asylum seekers. After a storm destroys their boat, the survivors drift on the ocean in a dilapidated skiff. They have no idea where they are. An Earphones Award winner, and a 2019 Audie Award Finalist. Published by Bolinda Audio. Read the full review of SANCTUARY at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audio...
AN ANONYMOUS GIRL by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, read by Barrie Kreinik, Julia Whelan
February 11, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesJessica Farris, a makeup artist in New York City, participates in a study of morals and ethics as a quick way to make money—but things get very personal very quickly. Psychologist Dr. Shields leads the study, but has other plans for Jessica. Two skilled narrators give alternating perspectives. Published by Macmillan Audio. Read the full review of AN ANONYMOUS GIRL at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode...
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK by James Baldwin, read by Bahni Turpin
February 08, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesJames Baldwin’s 1974 novel is the basis for Barry Jenkins’s recent film. Written from the perspective of 19-year-old Tish, the story of great love and great injustice is searing. Narrator Bahni Turpin delivers the raw power of Baldwin’s storytelling, and the sweet love of Tish and Fonny. Published by Blackstone Audio. Read the full review of IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s epi...
SCHINDLER'S LIST by Thomas Keneally, read by Humphrey Bower
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesSteven Spielberg’s film of the story of industrialist Oskar Schindler was released 25 years ago. The acclaimed bestselling classic of Holocaust literature on which it was based is an involving listening experience through the brilliant narration by Humphrey Bower. It’s a fascinating, portrait of Schindler, the unlikely savior of hundreds of Jews, and a terrifying account of vicious Nazi officers. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of SCHINDLER'S LIST at audiofilemagazin...
INHERITANCE by Dani Shapiro, read by Dani Shapiro
February 06, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesDani Shapiro has written a “memoir of genealogy, paternity, and love” and the journey she began in 2016, at the age of 54, when DNA test results revealed her paternity was not what she had been raised to believe. Listening to the author present her own memoir adds to the impact of this personal self-reflection. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of INHERITANCE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On ...
THE NEW IBERIA BLUES by James Lee Burke, read by Will Patton
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutesBurke’s detective Dave Robicheaux once more tangles with crimes in his district, and with personal relations in the backwoods and bayous of south Louisiana. Will Patton, longtime narrator of the Robicheaux audiobooks, shows his consistent brilliance with new and recurring characters and the evocative descriptions of the physical surroundings. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of THE NEW IBERIA BLUES at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sig...
GHOST WALL by Sarah Moss, read by Christine Hewitt
February 04, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesSeventeen-year-old Sylvie and her family join a professor and his students for a two-week re-enactment of Iron Age Britons. The summer holiday goes awry as her father’s abusive, controlling tendencies find fertile ground in the ritualist history. Sylvie’s interior monologue makes this powerful listening. Published by Macmillan Audio Read the full review of GHOST WALL at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s epis...
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
February 01, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesDiscover — or rediscover — Marie Kondo’s secrets to tidying up your home and sparking joy. Her audiobooks came out in the U.S. and started a tidying sensation a few years ago, and now with Marie’s new show on Netflix, we’re seeing a resurgence! While her show is delightful, you don’t want to start your tidying journey without first listening to the Earphones Award-winning audiobooks. THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and SPARK JOY, narrated by Sumalee Montan...
AFTER THE WEDDING by Courtney Milan, read by Rosalyn Landor
January 31, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutesIn a romance that starts with a forced marriage, Rosalyn Landor portrays two determined souls who sweetly fall in love, in spite of their best intentions. When Adrian Hunter agrees to do a favor for his uncle, he doesn’t expect to be married at gunpoint. When Camilla Worth meets a handsome valet, she is shocked by the marriage she is forced into. Landor performs exquisite renditions of the characters, particularly the lively secondary characters who pepper the scenes, making for a delightful ...