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Audie Award Finalists and Winners


The Audie Awards recognize distinction in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment and are sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA). 2022 is the 27th year of annual Audie Awards.

Winners were announced at the Audies Gala Online on March 4.

Explore the 2022 Audie Award Finalists with sound clips and reviews in all categories below.  Browse prior years' awards: 2021 Audies, 2020 Audies, 2019 Audies, 2018 Audies, 2017 Audies, 2016 Audies, 2015 Audies, 2014 Audies.

Short Stories/Collections

BLACKOUT

WINNER
BLACKOUT

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon, Read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Dion Graham, Imani Parks, Jordan Cobb, Shayna Small, A.J Beckles, Bahni Turpin

An all-star cast of narrators and bestselling authors come together for a summery treat. Six... Read More

Short Stories/Collections

HOW IT ENDS

HOW IT ENDS

Rachel Howzell Hall, Read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt’s warm and vibrant voice embodies Marti Greenwood in this chilling and... Read More

Short Stories/Collections

LYRICS FOR ROCK STARS

LYRICS FOR ROCK STARS

Heather Mateus Sappenfield, Read by Michael Crouch

In the fine short story “Heroes,” a telling moment of verisimilitude occurs when narrator Michael... Read More

Thriller/Suspense

THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME

THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME

Laura Dave, Read by Rebecca Lowman

Rebecca Lowman’s methodical performance will hook listeners until the very end of this contemporary... Read More

Thriller/Suspense

LOCAL WOMAN MISSING

WINNER
LOCAL WOMAN MISSING

Mary Kubica, Read by Brittany Pressley, Jennifer Jill Araya, Gary Tiedemann, Jesse Vilinsky

Four able narrators keep the pace and the plot on track through most of this implausible thriller,... Read More

Thriller/Suspense

NEVER FAR AWAY

NEVER FAR AWAY

Michael Koryta, Read by Robert Petkoff

In another satisfying collaboration between the author and narrator Robert Petkoff, the listener... Read More

Thriller/Suspense

THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED

THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED

Lisa Jewell, Read by Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt, of "Downton Abbey" fame, effectively narrates this slow-burn thriller. The plot... Read More

Thriller/Suspense

RAZORBLADE TEARS

RAZORBLADE TEARS

S.A. Cosby, Read by Adam Lazarre-White

Adam Lazarre-White's narration is multifaceted. His deep, resonating voice creates an enveloping... Read More

Young Adult

BE DAZZLED

WINNER
BE DAZZLED

Ryan La Sala, Read by Pete Cross

Narrator Pete Cross brings an energetic and delightful personality to the characters and... Read More

Young Adult

FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER

FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER

Angeline Boulley, Read by Isabella Star LaBlanc

Isabella Star LaBlanc brings an authentic-sounding narration to this powerful audiobook. Set amid... Read More

Young Adult

THE PRISON HEALER

THE PRISON HEALER

Lynette Noni, Read by Jeanette Illidge

FROM THE PUBLISHER: Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for... Read More

Young Adult

THE PROJECT

THE PROJECT

Courtney Summers, Read by Therese Plummer, Emily Shaffer

This audiobook is essential listening. Narrators Therese Plummer and Emily Shaffer shine as Lo and... Read More

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