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Let fantastic fiction listens be your companions during this busy month. Whether you’re on the go or trying to carve out some quiet time, our recommendations for...
Moira Quirk tells AudioFile listeners about the surprises she encountered while narrating M.L. Wang's fantasy BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN. As AudoFile's reviewer enthused,...
AudioFile’s Michele Cobb spoke with author Walter Mosley and actor and narrator Michael Boatman about their longtime audiobook partnership, including the most recent Easy...
Narrator Lisa Flanagan has a confession: She loved school! She tells AudioFile listeners about why she loved recording THE FACULTY LOUNGE by Jennifer Mathieu, which explores the...
Three explorations of the natural world, two big new memoirs (including Cher’s!) and a music biography, and a couple of mysteries from fan-favorite series round out our...
AudioFile was excited to present a dynamic live program with Maine authors Paul Doiron and Morgan Talty and their audiobook narrators, Henry Leyva and Darrell Dennis, as part of...
Narrator Jamie Renell tells AudioFile listeners why they should tune in to THE RECRUITER, Gregg Podolski's twist on the spy/hitman thriller.
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Narrator Sunny Lu warns AudioFile listeners that they may start questioning themselves as main character Hope questions her own sanity in Audrey Lee's THE MECHANICS OF...
Memoirs from Ina Garten, Al Pacino, and Stanley Tucci, a novel from literary powerhouse Louise Erdrich, and some listens to get you into the holiday spirit are some of the...
Narrator Elena Rey tells AudioFile listeners about narrating Melissa Mogollon's emotional and funny family novel OYE, which is told through a series of phone calls between...
AudioFile spoke with producer May Wuthrich and author Grant Overstake about turning Grant’s novel for teens, THE REAL EDUCATION OF TJ CROWLEY, into a dramatized audiobook....
In a wood filled with cicada song, narrator Jorjeana Marie tells AudioFile listeners about getting lost in THE LOST STORY, Meg Shaffer's enchanting fantasy audiobook about a...
Make room on your to-listen list, because this month we’re looking forward to new audiobooks from Liane Moriarty, Elizabeth Strout, Richard Osman, and many more favorites....
From her earliest recollections, Nicole Lewis has loved stories. When she was 3 years old and her mother read aloud to her, Lewis embraced classic children’s titles like...
Fantastical escapes are the name of the game this month, with big new audiobooks from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, T. Kingfisher, P. Djèlí Clark, Nalo Hopkinson, and more. Plus, the...
Liam Gerrard tells AudioFile listeners about collecting and narrating the stories in THE ADVENTURES OF FINN MACCOOL AND OTHER IRISH FOLKTALES, which was a finalist in the 2024...
Golden Voice narrator Robert Petkoff joins host Jo Reed to discuss his work in audiobooks and the career path that led him there. Robert has brought to life everything from...
Thrills and chills abound in the audiobooks we’re looking forward to this month, including new titles from Daniel Silva, Deborah Harkness, Lev Grossman, Chuck Tingle, and...
Golden Voice narrator Kate Reading joins host Jo Reed to discuss her career in audiobook narration. Her experience with audiobooks began with her first job at the Library of...
AudioFile spoke with Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” about her audiobook, HBCU MADE: A Celebration of the Black College Experience....
Golden Voice narrator Edoardo Ballerini tells AudioFile listeners about co-narrating TABLE FOR TWO, a collection of short fiction from Amor Towles. Our reviewer calls it a happy...
In today's bonus episode of our Behind the Mic podcast, AudioFile's Michele Cobb spoke with author and illustrator Maia Kobabe and audiobook producer Nick Martorelli...
AudioFile is thrilled to celebrate Dominic Hoffman as one of our 2024 Golden Voice narrators. Behind the Mic host Jo Reed spoke with Dominic about his multifaceted journey...
In 2019, Ell Potter was at drama school in London when the call came to audition as an audiobook narrator. “It was magic,” Potter says. “I fell in love with it...
Lots of big-name authors with big audiobooks this month, and plenty of winning author-narrator partnerships, too. Jacqueline Winspear and Orlagh Cassidy deliver the final...
Nicolas Soames, co-founder of Naxos Audiobooks, shares his remembrances of the heady early years of the company in celebration of Naxos's 30th anniversary. “Naxos...
AudioFile is celebrating 30 years of Naxos AudioBooks. Narrators David Timson and Rupert Degas joined our Behind the Mic podcast host, Jo Reed, to tell listeners about their...
The birds are back! As spring progresses, unfamiliar birdsong is in the air and new birds are showing up at feeders as they settle in to build nests and raise the next...
Actor and author Whoopi Goldberg joined Michele Cobb to discuss writing and narrating her newest memoir, BITS AND PIECES: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. It's a deeply...
Phuc Tran’s memoir, SIGH, GONE and his picture book, CRANKY have, as he puts it, “a shared DNA.” Each has a playful tone with important underpinnings of...
Whoopi Goldberg and Stephen King may be duking out for the most anticipated audiobook this month. (Why choose?! Listen to both!) May also brings audiobooks from some favorite...
After 14 years, AudioFile’s AudiobookSYNC has come to an end. The teen audiobook program was designed to encourage listening for summer reading programs. Each week during...
Martha Wells is the author of the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Award-winning sci-fi series The Murderbot Diaries, which consists of five novellas and two novels (so far). It’s...
AudioFile’s Jo Reed spoke with author Cynthia Leitich Smith and narrator Shaun Taylor-Corbett about collaborating on audiobooks, writing and narrating for young people,...
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In her own snowy landscape, narrator Aven Shore tells listeners about performing FRONTIER by Grace Curtis. The genre-bending queer sci-fi Western follows The Stranger, who has...
This month, we can’t wait to hear from the one and only Dame Judi Dench, who reflects on her storied career on stage and screen and on the bard himself. Plus, literary...
Narrator Hillary Huber tells AudioFile listeners about Karma Brown's WHAT WILD WOMEN DO, a gripping audiobook that she co-narrated with Karissa Vacker and that she says had...
AudioFile was thrilled to celebrate with all of the stars of the audiobook world at this year's Audie Awards, held for the first time in L.A. It was a glamorous event to...
AudioFile spoke with author Shveta Thakrar and narrator Soneela Nankani about INTO THE MOON GARDEN and their audiobook partnership. AudioFile: Shveta, tell us how you came to...
A new memoir from RuPaul tops our most-anticipated list this month. Our picks also include two audiobooks narrated by Golden Voice Robin Miles, some eagerly awaited sequels, and...
Narrator Ron Butler shares why Countee Cullen's poetry was so revolutionary, and he reads Cullen's short poem "Red," about a woman buying a hat. It's part...
Narrator Kevin Kenerly tells AudioFile listeners about his experience performing the poetry of Langston Hughes in the Earphones Award-winning audio anthology, THREE POETS OF THE...
Only after Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff had chosen actor and narrator Jason Culp to perform her most recent biography, THE REVOLUTIONARY: Samuel Adams, did she...
“We’re living a quiet life,” renowned author and journalist John McPhee tells us from his home in Princeton, New Jersey, where he lives with his wife, Yolanda....
Our most-anticipated listens this month include a new novel from Tommy Orange, narrated by an ensemble of narrators, and a memoir from iconic actor Billy Dee Williams....
Narrator Courtney Patterson tells AudioFile listeners that author Mimi Herman nails the southern setting in her novel THE KUDZU QUEEN, about an oily salesman extolling the...
Ell Potter tells AudioFile listeners about her experience narrating Anne Eekhout's speculative novel MARY AND THE BIRTH OF FRANKENSTEIN, which is about what might have...
As part of our 2023 Best Audiobooks celebrations, AudioFile spoke with some of the narrators—and one author!—to learn more about all the work and talent that goes...
Start the new year as you mean to go on—with great listening! We’re looking forward to upcoming audiobooks that make use of ensemble narrations, like THE ATLAS...
Every year, AudioFile's editors choose the year's best audiobooks as a celebration of exceptional narrations—and the voices who created them. The audiobooks on our...
December is traditionally a quiet month for big audiobook releases, but it’s also the perfect time of year to cozy up with a good listen. Explore African mythology, escape...
Narrator Sophie Amoss tells AudioFile listeners about narrating ROUGE, the latest fever dream of an audiobook by Mona Awad. The novel concerns grief, the complicated...
If you're looking to dive into a fresh fantasy franchise, this is the audiobook for you. Nancy Wu tells AudioFile listeners about narrating THE LEGACY OF YANGCHEN, the...
I love graphic novels: the dance on the page between dialogue and art and the way speech bubbles and sound effects create the illusion of sound. I was naturally skeptical about...
“Somebody said once that it’s really funny and seems fitting that Matilda grew up to be an audiobook narrator,” actor Mara Wilson tells us. When she was 9...
Thrillers, fantasies, and the latest entry in the Murderbot Diaries—our picks this month are perfect listening for long, dark nights. And you’ll definitely want to...
Narrator Kirby Heyborne praises the research that went into Daniel Kraus's latest, WHALEFALL. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be inside a whale, this...
Narrator Mack Sanderson shares how the events Darrell Hartman explores in his fascinating history BATTLE OF INK AND ICE still resonate today, from ways the media shapes opinion...
AudioFile spoke with author and illustrator Grace Lin and narrator Lisa Ling about Grace’s new book and audiobook for young listeners, CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths,...
If you’re in the mood for some scary listening, October delivers! A horror anthology edited by filmmaker Jordan Peele will be a must-hear. We’re also looking forward...
Travis Baldree, the author and narrator of BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST, tells AudioFile listeners about this highly anticipated prequel to his cozy fantasy audiobook, LEGENDS &...
Get ready—it’s almost time for the big fall audiobooks to start arriving. We’re excited about highly anticipated new titles from favorites Stephen King, Zadie...
Narrator Dominic Hoffman shares how listeners will be drawn in by James McBride's marvelous characters and the completely original story in his new historical novel, THE...
Actor Christine Baranski and New York Times theater critic Jesse Green join host Jo Reed in a special bonus edition of Behind the Mic. The two teamed up to create the audiobook...
Narrator Shiromi Arserio tells AudioFile's listeners about the pleasures of Emma Donoghue's sharp, heartbreaking new historical novel, LEARNED BY HEART. It's about...
There’s a lot to get excited about this month. Long days mean lots of time for listening, and that’s a good thing, because Meryl Streep narrates Ann Patchett’s...
Narrator Daniel Henning invites listeners to fall in love with the characters—including Rambo, a robot vacuum with severe anxiety disorder—in TJ Klune's...
Kevin R. Free joined Behind the Mic host Jo Reed for a conversation about his acting career, his impressive audiobook work, and being named a 2023 Golden Voice narrator. Kevin...
Narrator Helen Laser shares why it was so much fun to perform a villainous character in R.F. Kuang's latest novel, YELLOWFACE. She recommends it as a listen for fans of...
Narrator Marin Ireland is one of AudioFile's 2023 Golden Voice narrators. Marin joined Behind the Mic host Jo Reed to discuss her acting career, getting her start in...
What’s the soundtrack of your summer going to be? We suggest sizzling new fiction audiobooks from Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Chuck Tingle, plus a...
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Get ready for summer listening with Curtis Sittenfeld's new novel ROMANTIC COMEDY. In this video, narrator Kristen Sieh tells AudioFile listeners about taking a deep dive...
Narrator Nicholas Boulton joined host Jo Reed on our Behind the Mic podcast to talk about being named a 2023 Golden Voice. Nicholas is an accomplished actor on stage and screen...
Martha Wells's WITCH KING might be narrator Eric Mok's first fantasy, but he makes this wonderfully inventive and diverse story eminently accessible. He shares what it...
Adenrele Ojo, who also narrated Taj McCoy's debut SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL, ups the spice factor in McCoy's ZORA BOOKS HER HAPPY EVER AFTER. Adenrele tells us...
Elliot Page’s memoir is just one of this month’s must-listens—new audiobooks from Isabel Allende, S.A. Cosby, Lisa See, Ruth Ware, and more are the perfect way...
AudioFile’s Jo Reed spoke with poet and author Kwame Alexander about his new memoir for an adult audience, WHY FATHERS CRY AT NIGHT. Alexander is the author of many...
Narrator Kathleen Kim brings out the complexity and drama of Jimin Han's novel THE APOLOGY, a saga that crosses cultures through generations and extends into the afterlife....
Narrator Elizabeth Wiley tells AudioFile listeners about how much she enjoyed narrating BLANCHE, which explores Blanche DuBois from Tennessee Williams's A STREETCAR NAMED...
Welcome back to the seventh season of Audiobook Break! This season, we're taking a journey with the mischievous and mysterious thief, Arsène Lupin. In an Earphones...
AudioFile spoke with author and narrator Eric Jason Martin about creating the full-cast audiobook for his sci-fi novel about a deadly plague and a virtual reality...
Is your listening list growing steadily longer? Don’t worry, ours is, too—and what a happy dilemma for an audiophile to have! Highly anticipated titles this month...
Narrator Jim Meskimen tells AudioFile readers about narrating THE NEW EARTH by Jess Row, which he co-narrated along with eleven other narrators. The novel features a troubled...
AudioFile spoke with author Christina Diaz Gonzales and Scholastic Audiobooks Editor and Associate Producer John Pels about creating the audiobook version of INVISIBLE, a...
The stars of the audiobook world convened in New York City to celebrate outstanding audiobooks at the 2023 Audie Awards gala—and were overjoyed to be gathering in person...
Spring into a new season of listening with highly anticipated audiobooks from Angie Thomas, David Grann, Gretchen Rubin, and more, plus a memoir from singer-songwriter Lucinda...
Waiting for an author to finish a book is not usually something an audiobook producer has to worry about. But for the producers at Macmillan Audio, Hachette Audio, and Harper...
From a new Margaret Atwood story collection to a new Jacqueline Winspear heroine, March offers lots of intriguing audiobooks to add to your list. Find romances, thrillers,...
We’re always excited to dig into the American Library Association’s annual Youth Media Awards. The Odyssey Award, chosen by a committee of librarians, recognizes...
AudioFile spoke with award-winning author, musician, and documentarian Questlove and producer Scott Sherratt about creating the audiobook of MUSIC IS HISTORY, which is nominated...
Golden Voices galore are narrating some of February’s biggest audiobooks, including new titles from Walter Mosley, Veronica Roth, Rebecca Makkai, and Nic Stone. It’s...
We are excited to welcome you to the Hundred Acre Wood with Barbara Rosenblat as our guide! Our newest season of Audiobook Break features WINNIE-THE-POOH, the classic family...
AudioFile’s Jo Reed spoke with author Brad Meltzer and Golden Voice narrator Scott Brick about their longtime collaboration and about Meltzer’s new nonfiction...
It's not easy to sum up Cormac McCarthy's literary fiction THE PASSENGER—and our reviewer suggests that it might be best experienced on audio. Narrator MacLeod...
Narrator Moira Quirk tells AudioFile's readers about performing Emily Lloyd-Jones's THE DROWNED WOODS, a Welsh-adjacent fantasy that features espionage, a quest,...
Prince Harry’s buzzy self-narrated memoir will be THE big release of the month. Other January highlights include a dark fantasy, a real-life thriller, and Australian noir...
AudioFile spoke with the production team at Podium Audio (Tamara Marston, casting; Larry Powell, associate producer and casting director; Maggie Silver, creative producer and...
Are you in the mood for a festive serving of holiday cheer with a side of character development? Mark Sanderlin tells AudioFile listeners about narrating YOU'RE A MEAN ONE,...
AudioFile has been celebrating the 2022 Best Audiobooks all month long—including eight excellent interviews with narrators whose work landed them a spot on the Best...
AudioFile's editors are thrilled to present our list of the 2022 Best Audiobooks. Our reviewers have listened to thousands of audiobooks this year, and we have selected...
Get ready for the winter season and step into narrator Robert Fass's cozy recording booth to hear about Peter Geye's THE SKI JUMPERS, a novel about one family and their...
Are you more drawn to Cormac McCarthy’s latest opus, narrated by two Golden Voices, or a romance set in a Maine restaurant kitchen? Letters from master of spies John le...
At a sparkling ceremony hosted by author and foodie Padma Lakshmi, the National Book Foundation honored books in five categories with the 2022 National Book Awards. It was a...
Renowned ballerina Misty Copeland narrates her graceful and inspiring new memoir, THE WIND AT MY BACK, which chronicles her friendship with her mentor, the trailblazing dancer...
Guy Oldfield is the Senior Director of Production at Macmillan Audio. He has spent 20 years working in production, a career that spans radio, live television, podcasting, and...
No one was more surprised than author and narrator Travis Baldree when his cozy fantasy novel LEGENDS & LATTES became a runaway hit—even before it was published....
All-star memoirs this month run the gamut from Michelle Obama to Matthew Perry—narrated by the authors themselves, of course. Or maybe you’d like to let a fantasy...
AudioFile was excited to host a live conversation with four narrators of British mystery audiobooks. Watch Antonia Beamish, John Hopkins, Jennifer Kirby, and Aoife McMahon...
Narrator Eileen Stevens portrays a cast of characters ranging from heroic mothers to indifferent politicians in Keith O'Brien's real-life environmental horror story,...
Get ready for a spine-tingling season of chills and vampiric horrors with AudioFile's Audiobook Break podcast! In anticipation of the fifth season of Audiobook...
Get cozy this season with fall audiobooks. We’re excited about big new titles from Celeste Ng, Barbara Kingsolver, Temple Grandin, and more . . . and did we mention the...
What could be better for fall than a cozy narrated by Golden Voice Barbara Rosenblat? Listeners will find Jessica Ellicott's mystery about poison-pen letters as delicious as...
American actor Robert Petkoff’s impressive list of stage and audiobook credits and his numerous industry awards alert listeners to the fact that choosing an audiobook...
Kirby Heyborne shares why he loved narrating Rodman Philbrick's new middle-grade historical fiction audiobook, WE OWN THE SKY, and why families will love listening...
AudioFile Magazine was excited to be in conversation with narrators of mystery audiobooks featuring characters with diverse perspectives. We enjoyed hearing from Pete Cross,...
Dive into the remarkable life of amateur ornithologist Louise de Kiriline Lawrence with Merilyn Simonds's WOMAN, WATCHING. Narrator Elizabeth Wiley shares why this biography...
Fall listening is almost here! September marks the beginning of a busy season for new audiobooks—your listening list is about to get a lot longer (sorry, not sorry)....
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AudioFile Magazine was thrilled to host four Australian narrators to discuss narrating Tim Winton's audiobooks. Australian author Tim Winton writes for both adults and...
Craving a new mystery? Golden Voice Soneela Nankani tells AudioFile listeners about narrating THE BANGALORE DETECTIVES CLUB, a historical mystery that's the first in a...
Dive into the world of haute couture with Amy Odell's biography of fashion icon Anna Wintour. Imogen Church, wearing Vivienne Westwood (of course!) and joined by her dog...
Narrator Eunice Wong tells AudioFile listeners about Jane Pek's THE VERIFIERS, a detective story, rom-com, and funny but piquant family drama all at once, and its scrappy,...
Adjoa Andoh is one of AudioFile's 2022 Golden Voice narrators. She is a well-loved British actor of stage, screen, and radio, and she has brought hundreds of audiobooks to...
Highlights this month include a true treat for audiophiles—an audiobook set in the world of audiobooks, written AND read by Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan....
AudioFile is excited to be celebrating 30 years of helping listeners find great audiobooks. We've also spent 30 years highlighting the amazing voices behind the audiobooks...
Author Jim Butcher takes a turn behind the mic and tells AudioFile listeners about the fun and challenges of narrating his new audio-first Dresden Files novella, THE LAW. Fans...
Australian author and drag performer Shane Jenek, also known as Courtney Act, joined AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss writing and narrating his new memoir CAUGHT IN THE...
On the occasion of AudioFile's 30th anniversary, Diane Reid spoke with editor and founder Robin Whitten about AudioFile’s origins, its growth, and how the mission...
You don't have to be a Jane Austen superfan to enjoy Claudia Gray's enchanting THE MURDER OF MR. WICKHAM (though being a fan certainly won't hurt!). Narrator Billie...
Summer listening heats up with twisty thrillers, fiction to get lost in, and a romance narrated by Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo. Add these audiobooks to your queue, and stay...
Narrator Rupert Degas spoke with host Jo Reed for a bonus episode of Behind the Mic. Rupert was named one of AudioFile's 2022 Golden Voice narrators. He's a versatile...
AudioFile Magazine is honored to announce three new Golden Voice narrators for 2022. We're celebrating Adjoa Andoh, Rupert Degas, and Juliet Stevenson with Golden Voice...
It’s time to start making your summer listening list! A memoir for the backyard, a novel for the beach, a science audiobook to help you look at the world in a new and...
Calling all Jane Austen fans! AudioFile was honored to have Caroline Jane Knight, Austen's fifth great niece, join us to explore the legacy of Jane Austen. Watch the...
Wil Wheaton joined AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss the audiobook of his "annotated memoir," STILL JUST A GEEK. In addition to his acting and producing work,...
Agatha Christie's THE MAN IN THE BROWN SUIT is a departure from some of her other well-known mysteries—it's more of a thriller and spy novel. Gabrielle de Cuir,...
Narrator Dan John Miller tells AudioFile listeners about why narrating Leonard Mlodinow's EMOTIONAL was such a personal experience, and how much he appreciates...
Penguin Random House Executive Producer Dan Musselman has produced more than 3,000 audiobooks over the course of his career. A fixture in the Los Angeles recording studio, he...
Narrator Vikas Adam tells AudioFile listeners about narrating TELL ME HOW TO BE by Neel Patel, a relatable novel about the relationship between a mother and son—characters...
From smoked fish to superheroes, the audiobooks we’re anticipating this month will keep you listening (and might make you hungry). Plus new releases from favorite authors...
Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning more about what makes poems tick! Narrator Kevin R. Free explains how he was won over by Brad Leithauser's delightful RHYME'S...
Travel to Paris and the Parisian suburbs with Amanda Bestor-Siegal's assured debut, THE CARETAKERS. Narrator Saskia Maarleveld gives a magnificent performance, giving voice...
I'm Your Neighbor Books is a Portland, Maine-based nonprofit that helps to build welcoming communities for New Arrivals and New Americans by bringing curated collections of...
Celebrated Australian author and narrator Morris Gleitzman spoke with host Jo Reed for a bonus episode of Behind the Mic. The Australian Children’s Laureate from 2018-2019...
AudioFile hosted a lively webinar with four Golden Voice narrators on four of Libro.fm's Most Anticipated Audiobooks for Spring. Watch below to hear from narrators Soneela...
Narrator Rosalyn Landor joined host Jo Reed to talk Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, Alison Weir's Six Tudor Queens, and how she approaches historical romance and historical...
Ensemble performances by narrators turn these big new spring releases into special experiences as audiobooks. Plus must-hear poetry, memoir, and children’s titles read by...
Narrator Jayne Entwistle tells AudioFile listeners about THE WITCH'S HEART by Genevieve Gornichec—an Earphones Award winner and a 2022 Audies finalist in Fantasy. A...
AudioFile's Michele Cobb sat down with author Malcolm Gladwell to talk about audiobooks, podcasts, and where the two meet. Malcolm Gladwell is the host of the podcast...
Celebrities are the name of the game this month—memoirs from Harvey Fierstein and Hannah Gadsby, a middle-grade novel from John Cho, and a mystery from Dolly Parton...
Journey to Pemberley in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE with Season 3 of AudioFile's Audiobook Break podcast! Jane Austen's story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy has...
Davina Porter is a Golden Voice narrator, well loved for voicing Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series and many more. She is known for her attention to detail, keen...
AudioFile hosted a lively discussion with narrators Leon Nixon, Robin Miles, Tyla Collier, and Dion Graham on bringing history to life for listeners. With host Michele Cobb, the...
February’s biggest news might be the next fantasy audiobook from Marlon James and read by Golden Voice Bahni Turpin—who also narrates two more titles among this...
Hazel Greenlee works transcribing police reports—and then she becomes involved in one of the cases. Angela Dawe tells AudioFile listeners about narrating HELLO,...
Narrator Peter Kenny shows off his stable of UK accents as tells AudioFile listeners about his experience recording INNATE MAGIC, the first book in a new series from Shannon...
Start the new year off right with fresh listening. We’re excited about these January releases that include expansive sci-fi from Tochi Onyebuchi, a new novel from Hanya...
AudioFile Magazine has been celebrating our picks for the year's Best Audiobooks all month long here on our website and on our Behind the Mic podcast. We have interviews...
AudioFile’s 2021 Best Biography & History Audiobooks provide listeners with a stirring range of listening experiences. Listen to a compelling narration of the lives of...
Narrator Sean Pratt tells AudioFile's listeners about Duff McDonald's Earphones Award-winning audiobook, TICKLED: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment. Don't...
The best sci-fi and fantasy audiobooks can take you on a ride that is both otherworldly and unbelievably believable. These enticing audiobooks, brought to life thanks to dynamic...
AudioFile’s list of 2021 Young Adult Audiobooks includes stunning debuts and excellent sequels to much-loved series. Each has been narrated by talented narrators who draw...
Director, adaptor, and narrator Nanette Savard introduces AudioFile listeners to GraphicAudio sound designers Casey Green and Justin Wortz. They helped create the lively sound...
Narrator Steven Crossley tells us about why he connected with TOM STOPPARD: A Life, one of AudioFile's 2021 Best Audiobooks. Hermione Lee's biography of the playwright...
Narrator Cindy Kay shares her thoughts on narrating TASTES LIKE WAR, Grace M. Cho's 2021 National Book Award finalist about a Korean American daughter's examination of...
Narrator Janina Edwards shares her experience narrating Tiya Miles's ALL THAT SHE CARRIED: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, winner of the 2021...
I’ve spent my career putting words on paper, but what I love best is delivering the words I write in my own voice in an audiobook. So far, I’ve recorded six of them....
Are you a Dolly Parton fan? Go beyond her hits "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" with Lydia R. Hamessley's UNLIKELY ANGEL: The Songs of Dolly Parton....
In the English-speaking world, juvenile book publishing is dominated by American publishing houses. Audiobooks for kids and teens typically spring from these books—so...
Powerhouse fiction and big memoirs are the standouts this month. Catch up with favorite thriller series, and don’t miss the latest from Jason Reynolds for middle-grade...
AudioFile’s Josephine Reed spoke with renowned actor Alfred Molina about his work on audiobooks, including the new full-cast audio adaptation of Agatha Christie’s...
In her video, narrator Kristin Atherton shares why she was deeply moved while narrating THE WOMEN OF TROY, Pat Barker's follow-up to THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS. Both novels...
Australian narrator Caroline Lee tells listeners about narrating APPLES NEVER FALL, her latest audiobook collaboration with bestselling author Liane Moriarty (BIG LITTLE LIES,...
Uncover some little-known history with Olivia Campbell's biography of the first female doctors, WOMEN IN WHITE COATS. In her video, narrator Jean Ann Douglass shares why she...
Fall is a big season in publishing, and AudioFile's Editors are eagerly looking ahead to October's new audiobooks. From Stanley Tucci to Billy Porter to a collaboration...
Discover a gem of international literature with Eto Mori's COLORFUL, narrated by Brian Nishii. In this Japanese bestseller, a dead soul wins a lottery and gets a second...
Magic, romance, and one very sassy character—Golden Voice narrator Emily Woo Zeller shares why she enjoyed narrating Elizabeth Lim's YA fantasy SIX CRIMSON CRANES,...
Narrator Leon Nixon shares how he related to and connected with OUR TEAM, Luke Epplin's history of Larry Doby and his struggles to integrate baseball in the 1940s. Watch the...
A child is kidnapped and raised in a Polish forest before World War II. As a young woman, she uses the survival skills she learns to help a group of Jewish refugees. In this...
Ming Tsu is a Chinese American assassin on a journey of redemption and revenge in this riff on the classic Western. Narrator Feodor Chin shares why Tom Lin's THE THOUSAND...
Narrator Nicholas Guy Smith garnered an Earphones Award for his performance of this oddball adventure of two Dutch septuagenarians who accidentally find...
In this video, narrator Robert Fass shares why memoirs are his favorite genre to narrate, and why Alexander Lobrano's MY PLACE AT THE TABLE, a coming-of-age memoir about an...
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From his very own home studio located somewhere in outer space, narrator Ray Porter shares why he loved recording PROJECT HAIL MARY, the fantastical space opera from Andy Weir...
Narrator Rob Shapiro tells us about the strange parallels and connections to his own family's life that he discovered while narrating Ed Hajim's memoir, ON THE ROAD LESS...
Golden Voice narrator Barbara Rosenblat brings her inimitable vocal energy and joy to every project, and this full-cast production of SLEEPING BEAUTY is no exception. We're...
Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse YA fantasy series (recently adapted as "Shadow and Bone" on Netflix) wraps up with RULE OF WOLVES. In this video, narrator Lauren...
In this bonus edition of Behind the Mic, Jo Reed interviews Cassandra Campbell, one of AudioFile's 2021 Golden Voice narrators. Cassandra has narrated more than 900 titles...
With F. Scott Fitzgerald's works newly in the public domain, audiobook listeners are being treated to new recordings of Fitzgerald's well-known and lesser-known works,...
AudioFile welcomes Soneela Nankani as one of AudioFile's 2021 Golden Voice narrators. Her lively performances are a joy to listen to, and she helps listeners make emotional...
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Golden Voice Johnny Heller is equal parts tour guide, scientist, and observer as he narrates this comprehensive look at why Earth's inhabitants are so fascinated with Mars....
Narrator Michael Crouch was inducted as one of AudioFile's 2021 Golden Voice narrators this June. He has versatility and impressive skills with bringing characters to life...
AudioFile was delighted to host a conversation about the power of immigrant stories of New Arrivals and New Americans, and how listening to those stories as audiobooks can...
A few years ago, AudioFile reached out to its reviewers asking if any of us would like to listen to some “classic” literature. I responded, “Sure, yeah, I...
April is a seasonal wellspring of floral pleasantries that undoubtedly draws many of us outdoors. It is often considered a time of rebirth and newness. April is also National...
AudioFile was delighted to host a live conversation with four celebrated narrators of DAVID COPPERFIELD. Martin Jarvis, Simon Vance, Derek Perkins, and Nicholas Boulton each had...
Narrator Kathleen McInerney has been narrating Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder mysteries for years now. In this video, she shares her thoughts on A SIMPLE MURDER, a...
These listen-alike pairings focus on Own Voices, featuring titles in which many of the authors and narrators speak from their own diverse backgrounds and perspectives, a term...
In this video, narrator Sura Siu shares her insights into the themes of Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro's newest novel, KLARA AND THE SUN. Artificial Friend Klara may not be...
Every year, the Audio Publishers Association's Audie Awards make for a joyous celebration of all of the work and heart that goes into making excellent audiobooks. In a...
In this video, narrator David Sadzin shares why he found Matthew R. Kay's book about his experiences discussing race in the classroom, NOT LIGHT, BUT FIRE,...
In this video, narrator Karen Chilton shares why THE PROPHETS by Robert Jones, Jr, drew on every skill she has as a narrator. This powerful debut novel depicts a love story set...
In a bonus edition of Behind the Mic, actor and narrator Nicholas Boulton joins host Jo Reed to discuss his narrations of classics, historical romances, and more....
In this video, narrator Edoardo Ballerini shares why Jack London's 1909 semiautobiographical novel MARTIN EDEN, recently made into an award-winning Italian feature film...
AudioFile spoke with Dan Zitt, SVP Content Production at Penguin Random House Audio and producer and director of the audiobook of President Obama's A PROMISED LAND, about...
Shaun Taylor-Corbett shares his thoughts on narrating THE BRAVE, James Bird's moving audiobook for young listeners, in this video. Twelve-year-old Collin has a form of...
In his video, narrator Amir Abdullah shares why he connected with Ian K. Smith's new mystery audiobook set in Chicago. In THE UNSPOKEN, Abdullah depicts...
AudioFile's editors were thrilled to celebrate the 2020 Best Audiobooks this December. Special highlights were the interviews spotlighting narrators whose work earned...
John Lee brings the polish and expressiveness of a gifted narrator—one who performs a perfectly credible Churchill voice—to THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE, Erik...
In a bonus edition of Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine, narrator Frankie Corzo joins host Jo Reed to talk about her audiobooks, including MEXICAN GOTHIC. Silvia...
Nigerian-American writer, producer, and actress Yetide Badaki, well known for acting in the TV series “This Is Us” and “American Gods,” comes from a...
Lesbian necromancers in space! Moira Quirk lent her many talents to narrating last year's hit SFF novel GIDEON THE NINTH, one of AudioFile's 2019 Best...
On today's bonus episode of Behind the Mic, we're featuring a conversation between host Jo Reed and Dirk Maggs. If you love audio theater, then you know the work of Dirk...
When high schooler Isa joins an intense cooking competition in France, narrator Jennifer Jill Araya shows her skill with accents as she brings the international competitors and...
Narrator Frankie Corzo takes listeners behind the scenes of MEXICAN GOTHIC, Silvia Moreno-Garcia's newest horror audiobook. Set in the 1950s, it's a story that...
Narrator Alison Larkin expertly introduces this classic Yorkshire story to a new generation and shares why THE SECRET GARDEN might just be the perfect audiobook for family...
AudioFile is pleased to announce the launch of our 11th annual SYNC Audiobooks for Teens program! This summer we are partnering with OverDrive and audiobook publishers to share...
Robin Miles gives voice to everything New York in N.K. Jemisin's THE CITY WE BECAME, a fantastical celebration of the city's spirit. Channeling a bit of that spirit...
AudioFile’s Josephine Reed spoke with author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds about STAMPED, a remix of Ibram X....
Narrator Nicol Zanzarella shares what she loved about narrating Kate Clayborn's LOVE LETTERING, a delightful contemporary romance set in New York City. Meg is a hand...
Neil Gaiman’s fantastic worlds are an absolute delight on audio, and listeners are especially lucky to get to experience his work this way. Not only is there so much to...
Golden Voice January LaVoy is a skilled narrator who draws listeners into whatever she's performing, whether it's a thrilling mystery or a compelling...
Narrator Scott Brick is celebrating 20 years of audiobook recording this June. He was named one of AudioFile's Golden Voices in 2004, and whether he's narrating science...
In Bill Konigsberg's latest novel for teens, THE MUSIC OF WHAT HAPPENS, Max and Jordan meet by chance when Jordan and his mom are trying, and failing, to get their...
Celebrated 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...
Narrator 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...
In our podcast interview with Robin Miles, we learn about her process for preparing to narrate an audiobook, why it can be worth taking risks with accents, and the humility...
Novelist Adriana Trigiani joins us to talk about her latest audiobook, TONY'S WIFE, and narrator Edoardo Ballerini's engaging performance. In a story...
Go behind the scenes of making an audio drama as Susan Loewenberg, producing director of L.A. Theatre Works, tells us about their new production of I LOVE LUCY: A Funny...
Heath Miller narrated the zany sci-fi novel SPACE OPERA, one of our 2018 Best Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy. How zany? Sentient races compete for glory in a...
Fiona Hardingham narrates THE LONG-LOST HOME, the final audiobook in Maryrose Wood’s The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series, with exuberance, charm, and...
January LaVoy narrated an impeccably researched biography of the philanthropist and unsung hero married to Alexander Hamilton, one of our 2018 Best Audiobooks in Biography &...
Sunil Malhotra's narration for I HAVE LOST MY WAY earned him a spot on our Best Young Adult Audiobooks of 2018 list, along with his co-narrators Michael Crouch and Nicole...
Michael Crouch's narration earned him a spot on AudioFile's 2018 Best Fiction Audiobooks list. OLIVER LOVING is a brilliant, propulsive novel about a life-changing...
How did Sopranos veteran Michael Imperioli come to write and perform his first novel—a coming-of-age drama about a young man and his friendship with rock god Lou...
You know actor LeVar Burton from "Reading Rainbow," "Roots," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and more. He's also an audiobook narrator, and...
Narrator Kimberly Farr goes Behind the Mic with AudioFile to share her thoughts about recording Anne Tyler's new novel CLOCK DANCE, which once more explores the...
In AudioFile's latest visit Behind the Mic, we hear from narrator Tavia Gilbert as she shares insights on narrating Michiko Kakutani's significant new work, THE DEATH OF...
Michael David Axtell takes AudioFile listeners Behind the Mic to hear more about THE GUNNERS, Rebecca Kauffman's story of friendship, betrayal, love, and forgiveness....
AudioFile is Behind the Mic again with narrator Amy Landon, who shares what she loved about narrating PRIVATE LIES, a hilarious noir mystery with sparkling dialogue and an...
Take a moment to go Behind the Mic with narrator Arthur Morey as he shares intriguing insights on recording REPORTER, the memoir of investigative reporter Seymour Hersh....
Narrator Kevin R. Free has convinced us to listen to ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells, a Nebula & Hugo Awards finalist told by "Murderbot," a depressed rogue...
Narrator Feodor Chin takes AudioFile listeners Behind the Mic to learn about THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY — and much like Feodor, we don't remember much of high school...
Summer is a time to hit the road, and a good audiobook can go a long way towards making car trips not just bearable, but enjoyable. Some are actually stories about road trips....
AudioFile Magazine goes Behind the Mic with Dan Bittner to hear about his narration of HONESTLY BEN, an Earphones Award winner. Bill Konigsberg's novel is a complex portrait...
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Not your grandfather's Holmes . . . AudioFile goes Behind the Mic to talk with narrator Kate Reading. We learn something surprising and delicious about the new Lady...
If you're inclined to enjoy longer posts try our AudiOpinion from narrator Simon Vance. It was a crazy idea right from the start. I mean, phone calls and emails are...
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AudioFile goes Behind the Mic to hear narrator Orlagh Cassidy talk about Jacqueline Winspear's enduring series. It’s a knack to keep a long-running series...
AudioFile Magazine spoke with Davina Porter, narrator of the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon, published by Recorded Books. Golden Voice narrator Davina Porter...
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