The Audie Awards recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment and are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA). 2021 was the 26th year of annual Audie Awards.
Winners were announced at the Virtual Audies Gala on March 22.
Explore the 2020 Audie Award Winners and Finalists with sound clips and reviews in all categories below. Browse prior years' awards: 2020 Audies, 2019 Audies, 2018 Audies, 2017 Audies, 2016 Audies, 2015 Audies, 2014 Audies.
Audio Drama
Paul McGann, the eighth Doctor (1996), returns to the Who universe to lead a stellar cast in this... Read More
Audiobook of the Year
Chiwetel Ejiofor narrates an intricate fantasy presented in the form of diary entries. An unnamed... Read More
Autobiography/Memoir
Laurence Fishburne expertly modulates his tone and suits his cadence to the scenes and dialogue in... Read More
Best Female Narrator
Robin Miles gives voice to everything New York in this fantastical celebration of the city’s spirit.... Read More
Best Male Narrator
Laurence Fishburne expertly modulates his tone and suits his cadence to the scenes and dialogue in... Read More
Business/Personal Development
Tovah Feldshuh's mature voice and acclaimed acting skills make her an excellent choice to perform... Read More
Español - Spanish Language
Narrator Luis Avila elevates this fantasy in the best possible way. His deep, rich voice and... Read More
Faith-Based Fiction or Non-Fiction
Jen Hatmaker narrates her latest book, aimed squarely at her many female followers, with her... Read More
Fantasy
Robin Miles gives voice to everything New York in this fantastical celebration of the city’s spirit.... Read More
Fiction
Narrator Nicole Lewis hooks listeners with her lively pacing and vivid characterizations in this... Read More
History/Biography
This stirring audiobook offers a memorable merging of author, subject, and narrator. JD Jackson... Read More
Humor
No one other than Colin Jost could have narrated his life story, which he does so perfectly in this... Read More
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