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Find your next great audiobook on our podcast, Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine. Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need. Want more? Listen to our bonus episodes featuring conversations with the best voices in the audiobook industry.

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AKATA WARRIOR by Nnedi Okorafor, read by Yetide Badaki

January 30, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

Yetide Badaki’s dynamic narration returns with this sequel to AKATA WITCH. Sunny, an Igbo and American albino girl, has the power to save humanity. Sunny and her friends Chichi, Orlu, and Sasha push the rules as magical Leopard People to help save the world. Badaki skillfully switches between Sunny’s bright American accent and other characters’ Nigerian- and American-sounding voices. Encounters with river beasts, lake monsters, a giant spider, a flying leafcutter, and supreme beings are full ...

ROLLER GIRL by Victoria Jamieson, read by Almarie Guerra and a Full Cast

January 29, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

The full-cast audiobook adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning graphic novel ROLLER GIRL is full of the best kind of punk rock energy. Astrid falls in love with roller derby and loses her best friend to a mean girl all in one summer. Bright voices and sound effects, including tumbles, bottles of hair dye, and lots of roller skates, create vibrant scenes to help kids imagine the hard work and laughter that goes into learning a new tough sport. Middle school listeners will love this story of l...

THE WATER CURE by Sophie Mackintosh, read by Gemma Whelan, Hannah Murray, Morfydd Clark

January 28, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

A family isolates themselves on an island to protect their daughters from the toxicity of the wider world—until their father disappears and strange men and a boy wash up on the shore. This atmospheric dystopian fable is told through alternating perspectives of the three daughters. The eldest, Grace, is narrated in a cool, flinty voice by Morfydd Clark, which contrasts with the enthusiasm and longing Gemma Whelan imbues into Lia’s voice. Hannah Murray narrates chapters that tell the story of a...

Interview with Adriana Trigiani

January 25, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes

Novelist Adriana Trigiani joins us to talk about her latest audiobook, TONY’S WIFE, and narrator Edoardo Ballerini’s engaging performance. In a story about the music of the last century—the Big Band music of the 1940s—two talented working class kids, Tony & Chi Chi, marry and become a successful singing act until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams. Inspired by Adriana’s father’s record collection, the music of Henry Mancini, and the orchestras of...

THE PATCH by John McPhee, read by John McPhee

January 25, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author who’s been called a master of creative nonfiction, McPhee presents a collection of essays and stories. He reveals a boundless curiosity about all that surrounds us—from the natural world and sports to icons in entertainment and those with an interesting story to tell. Published by Recorded Books Read the full review of THE PATCH at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are...

JOSEPHINE BAKER'S LAST DANCE by Sherry Jones, read by Adenrele Ojo

January 24, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

Who was Beyoncé before Beyoncé, or Madonna before Madonna? Entertainer Josephine Baker led a life that sounds more like that of a character in great literature than a groundbreaking entertainer, civil rights champion, and possible spy. Narrator Adenrele Ojo enthalls and inspires listeners with this fictional biography. Published by HighBridge Audio. Read the full review of JOSEPHINE BAKER'S LAST DANCE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Mag...

BREAKING NEWS by Alan Rusbridger, read by Samuel West

January 23, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Rusbridger, editor in chief of THE GUARDIAN during the 20 years when newspapers were struggling to figure out a business model for the digital age, witnessed firsthand the disruption of the news business by the internet. British narrator Samuel West conveys the author's concerns about trying to balance deep research and a 24/7 news cycle in a measured tone. Published by Macmillan Audio. Read the full review of BREAKING NEWS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, si...

NATIVE GUARD by Natasha Trethewey, read by January LaVoy, Thomas Neal Antwon Ghant, Nicole Banks Long[vocalist], Tyrone Jackson [pianist]

January 22, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

A dramatic presentation of poet Natasha Trethewey’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection staged by The Alliance Theatre of Atlanta. Two narrators bring deep understanding of the poems—January LaVoy narrates those Trethewey wrote for and about her mother, and Thomas Neal Antwon Ghant represents The Native Guard, men who traded service in the Union army for freedom from slavery. Listeners will be immersed in this dramatic performance, amplified by music. Published by L.A. Theatre Works Read the fu...

FREDERICK DOUGLASS by David W. Blight, read by Prentice Onayemi

January 21, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

The biography of Douglass, an escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author, and public speaker at the time of the Civil War, shares many details of his personal life but also reflects the drama and emotion of the times. Known for his leadership of the anti-slavery movement, Douglass emerges as a “Prophet of Freedom” in historian David Blight’s celebrated portrait. Narrator Prentice Onayemi involves and engages listeners throughout the audiobook. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio Re...

HOW TO BE A GOOD CREATURE by Sy Montgomery, read by Sy Montgomery

January 18, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

What does it mean to be a good creature in the world? Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery explores this question through the stories of 13 animals that have shaped her life. Hearing about Octavia the octopus and good pig Christopher Hogwood, listeners will be drawn in not only by Montgomery’s stories but also by her voice, emotions, and her ability to create a sense of suspense. Perfect for animal lovers. Published by HighBridge Audio. Read the full review of HOW TO BE A GOOD CREATURE at audi...

TONY'S WIFE by Adriana Trigiani, read by Edoardo Ballerini

January 17, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Edoardo Ballerini is the perfect narrator for this boy-meets-girl saga in the Big Band era. Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverino Armandonada both dream of stardom, and when they meet and fall in love, they are swept away by romance. Marriage becomes a challenge, and larger themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and independence emerge, with Ballerini and Trigiani creating the perfect atmosphere. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of TONY’S WIFE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free aud...

NIGHT OF MIRACLES by Elizabeth Berg, read by Elizabeth Berg

January 16, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Listen to this heartwarming follow-up to THE STORY OF ARTHUR TRULUV, narrated by author Elizabeth Berg. Baker extraordinaire Lucille is at the center of this story, with her friends Iris, Monica, and Abigail each facing their own challenges. The small town of Mason, Missouri, comes to life, and each of their interconnected stories illuminates the everyday miracles of friendship. Published by Recorded Books. Read the full review of NIGHT OF MIRACLES at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audi...

TINY LEAPS, BIG CHANGES by Gregg Clunis, read by Gregg Clunis

January 15, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Known for his exciting podcast, Gregg Clunis provides simple strategies to get more out of your life with practical ideas and teachings from his own experience. His clear and serious tone will help listeners learn how to make those big changes as individuals — with awakening, exploring, connecting, and following through. This accessible guide is what you need to coach you through being in the world in a whole new way. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of TINY LEAPS, BIG CHANGE...

VERSES FOR THE DEAD by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, read by Rene Auberjonois

January 14, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

FBI Special agent Pendergast has a new boss and a new younger partner, and longtime narrator Rene Auberjonois brings the perfect acerbic delivery to the 18th mystery in the Pendergast series. You know it’ll be a wild ride when an audiobook starts off with a Pekingese running off with a human heart he found on a grave! Audiobook mystery listeners will love every minute of this Earphone Award-winning audiobook. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of VERSES FOR THE DEAD at audiofil...

THIS IS MARKETING by Seth Godin, read by Seth Godin

January 11, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

Whatever the product or service, business thinker Seth Godin teaches you how to reframe how it's presented to the world. Continuing many of the marketing principles he has talked about in other audiobooks, Godin brings his signature blend of insight, observation, and memorable examples. Published by Penguin Audio Read the full review of THIS IS MARKETING at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host ...

NINE PERFECT STRANGERS by Liane Moriarty, read by Caroline Lee

January 10, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Nine Australians seeking escape gather at a health resort for a ten-day retreat, but the fanatical resort director's devotion to "transformation" leads to some surprising turns. Caroline Lee’s animated performance brings listeners along as the story changes perspective. Published by Macmillan Audio Read the full review of NINE PERFECT STRANGERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed an...

DREAMING OF JUPITER by Ted Simon, read by Rupert Degas

January 09, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

Ted Simon took a motorbike trip around the world and wrote about it in JUPITER’S TRAVELS. He became famous for this epic ride; his return trip three decades later, when he was in his early 70s, is a tribute to his pluck and tenacity. Adventures abound. Published by Naxos AudioBooks. Read the full review of DREAMING OF JUPITER 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, Ed...

FLIGHTS by Olga Tokarczuk, Jennifer Croft [Trans.], read by Julia Whelan

January 08, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Polish author Olga Tokarczuk’s 2018 National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Booker International Prize is a unique fragmentary novel. While FLIGHTS may be a turbulent ride, if listeners stick with Julia Whelan’s narration, she’ll take them where they need to go. Published by Penguin Audio Read the full review of FLIGHTS 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, E...

ART MATTERS by Neil Gaiman, read by Neil Gaiman

January 07, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Neil Gaiman delivers four brief paeans to free speech, the importance of libraries, and perseverance in writing and other creative pursuits. Gaiman has had so much experience and success in various professional arenas that his advice sounds both knowledgeable and knowing—he’s been there before—and his reassuring tone makes this a collection to listen to again and again. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of ART MATTERS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendat...

LITTLE by Edward Carey, read by Jayne Entwistle

January 04, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes

A fictional memoir of Madam Tussaud, who founded the famous wax museum in London, takes listeners from the luxury of the French Court to the violence of the French Revolution. Petite Marie Grosholtz was nicknamed “Little,” but she was a powerhouse of spirit and perseverance. Narrator Jayne Entwistle is captivating and emotive as she tells Marie’s life in diary form. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of LITTLE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, si...

BLOWING THE BLOODY DOORS OFF by Michael Caine, read by Michael Caine

January 03, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Actor Michael Caine’s long career has had plenty of ups and downs. In his iconic, wry style, he mostly chronicles his professional life. Enjoy spending a few hours with the actor as he offers humorous, candid opinions on his career, including his films, plays, and costars. Caine turns his best-learned lessons into excellent rules to adopt whatever one’s career choice: Arrive on time and prepared; be ready for luck; and when you fail, learn from it. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full r...

KINGDOM OF THE BLIND by Louise Penny, read by Robert Bathurst

January 02, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

Chief Superintendent Gamache is named an executor of a stranger’s will along with two other residents of Three Pines. Narrator Robert Bathurst brings a world-weary quality to Gamache while still capturing the character’s steady, compassionate nature. Gamache’s career at the Surete continues to be in peril. Published by Macmillan Audio Read the full review of KINGDOM OF THE BLIND at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On ...

BECOMING by Michelle Obama, read by Michelle Obama

January 01, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes

This memoir of one of America’s great role models is perfect as an audiobook. In a rich, warm timbre, Michelle Obama treats listeners to reminiscences and reflections on her life as though we were friends seated in her living room. To hear Mrs. Obama share her personal stories further reveals her compassion, her quiet confidence, and her steely resolve. Published by Random House Audio. Read the full review of BECOMING at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up ...

LOOK ALIVE TWENTY-FIVE by Janet Evanovich, read by Lorelei King

December 31, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes

Janet Evanovich’s long-running comedy mystery series featuring bounty hunter Stephanie Plum turns 25 and is very much alive. Quirky characters Lula, Cousin Vinnie, and Ranger are fresh and sassy. Narrator Lorelei King draws memorable portraits with great skill. In #25, Stephanie and Lula go undercover at the Red River Deli, and nothing goes as planned. Published by Penguin Audio. Read the full review of LOOK ALIVE TWENTY-FIVE at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, ...

THE HUNGER GAMES: SPECIAL EDITION by Suzanne Collins, read by Tatiana Maslany

December 28, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE HUNGER GAMES with a captivating new production, narrated by Tatiana Maslany. Her husky voice and skill in conveying nail-biting tension perfectly fit the story of teenagers who are senselessly sacrificed for media attention and political gain. Published by Scholastic Audiobooks. Read the full review of THE HUNGER GAMES: SPECIAL EDITION at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’...

ALL THAT JAZZ by Ethan Mordden, read by Joel Froomkin

December 27, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes

If this were just an audiobook about the evolution of the musical “Chicago,” it would be engaging, but with Joel Froomkin’s narration, it is absolutely delightful. Froomkin’s performance is a marvel, making the politicians, the “dolls,” and the smoke-filled rooms of the notorious city sizzle with decadence. The backstory of the musical and the city is great entertainment. Published by Tantor Audio. Read the full review of ALL THAT JAZZ at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recomme...

WRECKED by Joe Ide, read by Sullivan Jones

December 26, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes

Joe Ide weaves another fast-paced, character-driven L.A. detective story, masterfully narrated by Sullivan Jones. Isaiah Quintabe (IQ), struggling PI, risks his life to investigate a missing person case that exposes him to a vicious paramilitary gang. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of WRECKED 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 Publisher Mic...

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ: THE BOOK OF BOOKS by Jessica Allen, Meredith Vieira [Fore.], read by Robin Miles

December 25, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes

A companion program to the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Robin Miles narrates broadcast journalist Meredith Viera’s invitation to fellow book lovers to join her in discovering and rediscovering the 100 books discussed in the show. Listeners come away with reasons to reread or listen to favorites and create lists of new books to try. Published by Blackstone Audio. Read the full review of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ: THE BOOK OF BOOKS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recomm...

LARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING by Donna Andrews, read by Bernadette Dunne

December 24, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes

Donna Andrews continues her series of cozy mysteries with avian themes with this holiday entry. Amateur sleuth Meg Langslow deals with the discovery of a live baby in a nativity creche. Narrator Bernadette Dunne has narrated all 24 audiobooks in the series. Listeners will find themselves laughing and cheering as they’re drawn into the action of this humorous audiobook. Published by Dreamscape Audio. Read the full review of LARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free a...

MARVEL: AVENGERS VS. X-MEN by Various Authors, Richard Rohan [Adapt.], read by Richard Rohan and a Full Cast

December 21, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes

A full-cast experience transforms a year’s worth of comics into a “movie for your mind.” Richard Rohan narrates the scenes, while a full cast of 47 actors makes the characters come alive—along with an outrageous number of sound effects including explosions, sirens, and screams. The story is as good on audio as it was in the comics—a near impossible feat. Published by GraphicAudio. Read the full review of MARVEL: AVENGERS VS. X-MEN at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendati...

LU by Jason Reynolds, read by Guy Lockard

December 20, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes

Exuding attitude with every syllable, narrator Guy Lockard concludes Jason Reynolds’s Track series that will resonate with young listeners. Lu is the fast, flashy “fine-o albino” co-captain of the Defenders track team, but lately he’s been stumbling over hurdles both on and off the track. Dialogue plus delivery make the story feel very real. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Read the full review of LU: Track, Book 4 at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up...

LU by Jason Reynolds, read by Guy Lockard

December 20, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 7.11 MB

Exuding attitude with every syllable, narrator Guy Lockard concludes Jason Reynolds’s Track series that will resonate with young listeners. Lu is the fast, flashy “fine-o albino” co-captain of the Defenders track team, but lately he’s been stumbling over hurdles both on and off the track. Dialogue plus delivery make the story feel very real. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio.  Read the full review of LU: Track, Book 4 at audiofilemagazine.com   For more free audiobook recommendations, s...

HOW LONG 'TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH? by N.K. Jemisin, read by Gail Nelson-Holgate, Shayna Small, Robin Ray Eller, Ron Butler, Kevin Stillwell, Je Nie Fleming, Jeanette Illidge

December 19, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes

Science Fiction and fantasy author N.K. Jemisin (BROKEN EARTH TRILOGY) offers her first collection of short fiction with stories that share themes such as feminism, otherness, relationships, motherhood, power, fertility, and dreams. Seven stellar narrators each drill down to the core of the story, developing believable accents and highlighting the characters’ personalities. Published by Hachette Audio. Read the full review of HOW LONG 'TIL BLACK FUTURE MONTH? at audiofilemagazine.com. For mor...

MELMOTH by Sarah Perry, read by Jan Cramer

December 18, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes

In a postmodern Gothic tale, Sarah Perry (THE ESSEX SERPENT) takes listeners on a haunting journey to discover the existence of Melmoth, a dark-robed figure of ancient tales. Helen, a modern-day translator living in Prague, uncovers the dark history of the elusive monster, the “witness” who watches humanity’s darkest deeds. Jan Cramer wraps listeners in the creepy, unsettling cloak of this fantasy. Published by Harper Audio. Read the full review of MELMOTH at audiofilemagazine.com. For more f...

LUMBERJANES: THE GOOD EGG by Mariko Tamaki, read by Amanda Leigh Cobb

December 17, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes

Lumberjanes are just the thing for family listening. Based on a series of comic books, the audiobook featuring Amanda Leigh Cobb’s performance pulls out the stops for adventure, goofy songs, and unique perspective on life with the kids at camp. Her narration gives the scouts lively, memorable vocal personalities. And adults will adore the wordplay—who will forget Miss Annabella Panache? THE GOOD EGG is a treat. Listen to UNICORN POWER and THE MOON IS UP for more Lumberjanes fun. Published by ...

Interview with Heath Miller on SPACE OPERA

December 14, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes

Today’s guest is Heath Miller, who narrates the zany sci-fi novel SPACE OPERA, written by Catherynne Valente and published by HighBridge Audio. SPACE OPERA earned a spot on our Best of 2018 Science Fiction & Fantasy list. Sentient races compete for glory in a universe-wide music contest, and it’s both scathing social commentary and a hilarious send-up of music competitions. Heath shines as the sardonic narrator guiding listeners and does an outstanding job with a cast of alien and human perso...

Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 13, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Our last Best of 2018 list features favorites in Science Fiction & Fantasy. Listen as Michele and Robin discuss these winners, with bonus sound samples of WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER?, performed by a full cast, and THE POPPY WAR, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller. And don’t miss tomorrow’s interview with Heath Miller about his narration of SPACE OPERA. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Audiobooks of 2018 ARMISTICE by Lara Elena Donnelly, read by Mary Robinette Kowal, published by ...

Best Memoir Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 12, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Today we’re sharing AudioFile Magazine’s list of the 2018 Best Memoir Audiobooks. Listen as we discuss all the winners, including sound clips from THE COST OF LIVING by Deborah Levy and MAKE TROUBLE by Cecile Richards. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Memoir Audiobooks of 2018 BECOMING by Michelle Obama, read by Michelle Obama, published by Random House Audio EDUCATED by Tara Westover, read by Julia Whelan, published by Random House Audio GOING TO THE MOUNTAIN by Ndaba Mandela, read by Michael Bo...

Interview with Brittany Pressley on THE SOMETIMES SISTERS

December 11, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes

Our guest on today’s special narrator episode is Brittany Pressley, the talented narrator behind one of AudioFile’s 2018 Best Audiobooks, THE SOMETIMES SISTERS by Carolyn Brown, published by Brilliance Audio. Brittany has narrated several of Brown’s titles, and the author and narrator team have an obvious talent for creating memorable romance audiobooks. Listen as Brittany tells us about narrating THE SOMETIMES SISTERS. Read our full review of THE SOMETIMES SISTERS at audiofilemagazine.com. E...

Best Romance Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 10, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Today we’re sharing the Best Romance Audiobooks of 2018. Listen to clips from BESOTTED WITH THE VISCOUNT and AS YOU WISH, two of our five picks. And be sure to come back tomorrow to hear our interview with narrator Brittany Pressley about Carolyn Brown’s THE SOMETIMES SISTERS. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Romance Audiobooks of 2018 AS YOU WISH by Jude Deveraux, read by Susan Bennett, published by Recorded Books BESOTTED WITH THE VISCOUNT by Susanna Malcolm, read by Nicholas Boulton, published by...

Interview with Fiona Hardingham on THE LONG-LOST HOME

December 07, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes

Fiona Hardingham voices the final audiobook in Maryrose Wood’s The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series with exuberance, charm, and impeccable timing. As our guest on today’s podcast, she discusses the special preparation she put into this audiobook, which features an array of accents and voices. And for more on The Incorrigible Children, check out our special bonus interview with author Maryrose Wood. Read our full review of THE LONG-LOST HOME at audiofilemagazine.com. Explore ALL th...

Best Children's Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 06, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes

Today we are sharing the Best Children’s and Family Audiobooks of 2018. Listen in as we talk about our picks and share clips from GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS and YOU DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING, JILLY P! And be sure to tune in tomorrow when we share our interview with narrator Fiona Hardingham discussing the final book of Maryrose Wood’s Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Children’s and Family Audiobooks 2018 FINDING LANGSTON by Lesa Cline-Ransome, read ...

Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 05, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

We’re featuring AudioFile Magazine’s list of the Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks of 2018. Listen in as we discuss these compelling audiobooks and share clips from KINGDOM OF THE BLIND and THE DEATH OF MRS. WESTAWAY. Many of these Best of 2018 picks have been featured in detail in earlier podcast episodes—dive back into our archive to discover more about them. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks of 2018 DARK SACRED NIGHT by Michael Connelly, read by Titus Welliver, Chri...

Interview with January LaVoy on ELIZA HAMILTON

December 04, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Our guest today is January LaVoy, narrator of an impeccably researched biography of the philanthropist and unsung hero married to Alexander Hamilton. Tilar J. Mazzeo’s ELIZA HAMILTON: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton, published by Simon & Schuster Audio, is a richly detailed audiobook concentrating on Eliza’s life after Alexander’s death. January’s skilled narration brings to life her dynamic character with personality, wit, and intelligence. Read our full re...

Best Biography & History Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

December 03, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

We’re celebrating AudioFile Magazine’s picks for the 2018 Best Biography and History Audiobooks. Join us as we discuss these intriguing true life stories and share clips from BARRACOON and RFK. And don’t miss tomorrow’s episode featuring an interview with narrator January LaVoy about her narration of Tilar J. Mazzeo’s ELIZA HAMILTON. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Biography and History Audiobooks of 2018 BARRACOON by Zora Neale Hurston, Deborah G. Plant [Ed.], read by Robin Miles, published by Ha...

Interview with Sunil Malhotra on I HAVE LOST MY WAY

November 30, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Our guest today is Sunil Malhotra, narrator of I HAVE LOST MY WAY by Gayle Forman, one of our picks for the Best Young Adult Audiobooks of 2018. Sunil narrates this story along with Michael Crouch and Nicole Lewis. Three strangers collide in Central Park, and their stories are told in three very different perspectives by those three narrators. Hear from Sunil about what it was like recording this moving audiobook. Read our full review of I HAVE LOST MY WAY at audiofilemagazine.com. Explore AL...

Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

November 29, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Today we share AudioFile Magazine’s list of the Best Young Adult Audiobooks of 2018. Listen in as we discuss these audiobook winners and share clips from HOPE NATION and CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. Tune in tomorrow for more on YA winner I HAVE LOST MY WAY from narrator Sunil Malhotra. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Young Adult Audiobooks of 2018 CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE by Tomi Adeyemi, read by Bahni Turpin, published by Macmillan Audio HOPE NATION Edited by Rose Brock and read by a full cast,...

Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

November 28, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes

Today we share AudioFile Magazine’s list of the 2018 Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks. Listen in as we discuss these audiobook winners and share a sound clip from one of the best of the year, Ijeoma Oluo’s SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE, narrated by Bahni Turpin. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks of 2018 BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY BURN AGAIN by Ben Fountain, read by Ron Butler, published by Harper Audio I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK by Michelle McNamara, read by Gabra Zackman,...

Interview with Michael Crouch on OLIVER LOVING

November 27, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes

Our guest today is the talented Michael Crouch, who was recognized for his narration on 3 of our Best Audiobooks of 2018. Today he talks about his narration of one of our fiction picks, OLIVER LOVING by Stefan Merrill Block, published by Macmillan Audio. OLIVER LOVING is a brilliant, propulsive audiobook about a life-changing moment in a family, the traumas and secrets that test us, and the stories that hold us together. Read our full review of OLIVER LOVING at audiofilemagazine.com. Explore ...

Best Fiction Audiobooks 2018 from AudioFile Magazine

November 26, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes

Today we share AudioFile Magazine’s list of the 2018 Best Fiction Audiobooks. Listen in as we discuss these audiobook winner, and share clips from CIRCE and WARLIGHT. Tune in tomorrow for more on OLIVER LOVING from narrator Michael Crouch. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Fiction Audiobooks of 2018 CLOCK DANCE by Anne Tyler, read by Kimberly Farr, published by Random House Audio OLIVER LOVING by Stefan Merrill Block, read by Michael Crouch, published by Macmillan Audio TRANSCRIPTION by Kate Atkin...

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