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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 from a winning author-narrator team. Plan to start off the new year right with an absorbing new listen.
"Thanks to Dr. Hall’s bravery and tenacity, the emotional journey that underpins the audio drama was fully realized in the creative development process and set the stage for attracting top acting talent to the project, starting with the ebullient DeWanda Wise" https://bit.ly/3YyEmW9
"It's got EVERYTHING—spoiled rich kids sent to live with their grandparents, enemies who have to share bunk beds, found family, some steamy scenes in a storage locker, and a holiday party for the ages."—Narrator Mark Sanderlin
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, MATTHEW PRINCE, Timothy Janovsky's fun rom-com that might be just what you need to hear this season.
Listen to 8 audiobook narrators discuss our selection of Best Audiobooks of 2022 from the perspective of their work bringing words to voice https://bit.ly/3HDBPE4
"The narrators of this year’s Best SciFi & Fantasy audiobooks are called upon to give voice to humans, witches, demons, fae & a variety of robots & they deliver excellent performances that are sure to delight fans of the genres"
The narrators of this year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy audiobooks are called upon to give voice to humans, witches, demons, fae, and a variety of robots, and they deliver excellent performances that are sure to delight fans of the genres.
On Behind the Mic Julia Whelan discusses her experience writing & narrating THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, a romance between 2 narrators that earned a spot on our list of 2022 https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/ab6fcfac-770c-11ed-87e0-cf45d4dc459b/
"Sarcastic, witty or situational humor depends on the narrator’s care with tone, pacing & phrasing. Among this year’s honorees, you’ll find an audiobook that you’ll love & finish with a smile" 2022
It’s time! AudioFile’s Best Romance Audiobooks of 2022 are here. This year, AudioFile recognizes six exceptional romance audiobooks for their memorable combination of compelling story and skilled narration. This year’s list represents a wide range of titles and narrators, and spend...
Today on Behind the Mic "Golden Voice narrator January LaVoy joins Robin Whitten to discuss CL Polk's in EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END" https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/8b6aacfa-770b-11ed-95a5-8378285f8144/
2022 "The narrators of these memoirs, many of whom are the authors themselves, make the audio experience all the more personal and vivid"
AudioFile's picks for the Best Memoirs of 2022 capture diverse and poignant experiences and share themes of survival, love, freedom, and the search for meaning. The narrators of these memoirs, many of whom are the authors themselves, make the audio experience all the more personal and vivid.
Narrator Deepti Gupta joins AudioFile’s Michele Cobb to discuss her co-narration of a powerful novel for teens, Sabaa Tahir’s ALL MY RAGE https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/1d2f63d8-7103-11ed-a777-eb50bba11aab/
"These authors—and the brilliant narrators who make their work come alive on audio—explore the cosmic, the mundane, and everything in between"
It’s December, and that means it’s finally "Best Of" season in the book world! Everyone’s best lists are a little different, which means I always find plenty of new titles to add to my ever-growing TBR pile. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to AudioFile’...
Actor, author, and film director Lake Bell joins AudioFile’s Michele Cobb to learn more about Bell’s intriguing audio-only title, INSIDE VOICE. Listen to hear how Lake developed the idea to explore the power of voice in this audiobook packed full of archival material, recordings of people on the street, and interviews with experts. Hear what surprised her about what she learned about voices, and what she hopes listeners get out of the work. https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/be2f5b5a-7025-11ed-9583-23f04c1aaddd/
Today on our audiobook review podcast BEHIND THE MIC Robin Miles & Robin Whitten discuss Zora Neale Hurston's YOU DON'T KNOW US NEGROES & celebrate the History audiobooks on our Best Audiobooks of 2022 list https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/e3daecf8-7100-11ed-a964-c3982ce49633/
"My director and I kept stopping the recording just to talk about how great the book itself was, how great the writing was, how lively and fun it made learning about poetry."—Narrator Kevin R. Free
Narrator Kevin R. Free tells AudioFile listeners about RHYME'S ROOMS, Brad Leithauser's detailed explanations of poetry and all of its pistons and gears. Kev...
While there is great diversity in theme & approach, all of this year's in the & categories "demonstrate the power of audiobooks to engage listeners via narrators whose talents amplify remarkable stories" https://bit.ly/3iEzkqD
Narrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt joins AudioFile’s Robin Whitten to tell listeners about narrating NIGHTCRAWLING. Leila Mottley’s powerful debut novel is one of AudioFile’s 2022 Best Fiction Audiobooks for its immersive listening experience crafted beautifully by Joniece. Listen to hear about the emotional intimacy of Joniece’s performance, how she prepared to narrate the moving dialogue, and what’s stayed with her about NIGHTCRAWLING https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/podcast/533f8134-6f63-11ed-9150-dbcccdc06b73/
“They’re witty, thoughtful, suspenseful, heart-wrenching, and wise. They’re gorgeously written and performed” 2022
The six Earphones Award-winning audiobooks on AudioFile’s list of the best fiction list of 2022 gave me hours of listening pleasure. They’re witty, thoughtful, suspenseful, heart-wrenching, and wise. They’re gorgeously written and performed. They are my holiday gift to you. Untie t...
Audiobooks are companions and comfort, entertainment and escape, exploration and education, and most of all, listening to an audiobook is the profound pleasure of a voice in your ear, telling you a story. Each December, AudioFile editors cap our year of listening by selecting AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks. Below, you’ll find our picks for the Best Audiobooks of 2022 in nine categories--we celebrate and thank the talented authors, narrators, producers, and publishers who worked together to create these marvelous, moving, and memorable audio experiences.
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On Giving Tuesday we call your attention to our favorite local charity https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/iynb/
Leonardo Audio, a new Boston-based audiobook production company, launches w/ SOL SAGA 1: REVOLUTION. “This is our first big-budget work and it’s great,” says the company’s exuberant founder, actor and narrator Chris Ciulla. “It stars Dion Graham, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Emily Woo Zeller, and Lauren Fortgang. Wow, right? Amazing talents combined with an amazing book. We’re really lucky.” https://bit.ly/3F550hz
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 experiences with the exquisite sport of flying over snow
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 experiences with the exquisite sport of flying over snow.
Communities are made of people & "also include built environments, economic and ecological systems, histories & collective memory" These audiobooks unpack these truisms
I first read Alejandro Varela’s National Book Award finalist debut, THE TOWN OF BABYLON, back in March. When I reread it on audio a few weeks ago, I was struck by how well, and how truthfully, Varela captures the interlocking stories of complex communities. Communities are not just made of peo...
First announcement of what's coming next to Audiobook Break, our serialized audiobook podcast
A Chatham-based audio production company continues to gain recognition in the industry for the quality of its productions.
"Now's the time to curl up and unwrap these holiday-themed romance audiobooks”
Do you start thinking about the winter holidays in July? (Guilty!) Now's the time to curl up and unwrap these holiday-themed romance audiobooks. Start with MR. PERFECT ON PAPER by Jean Meltzer, read by Dara Rosenberg. When the owner of a Jewish dating app appears on television with her Bubbe Mir...
"Whatever your taste, find a new favorite and settle in for cozy winter listening" Our editors' December audiobook choices
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 Carré or an audiobook for beaver true believers? Whatever your taste, find a new favorite and settle in for cozy winte...
"We know that audiobooks & those who create them are a crucial part of the book ecosystem & we cheer the fact that listeners can explore many of the finalists & winners" of the in 2022 in this format
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 joyful celebration of the power of books and words and a fierce defense of the freedom to read. We know that audiobooks and th...
"Historical mysteries on audio are an engaging way to get a view into life just before, during, and after WWII"
Historical mysteries on audio are an engaging way to get a view into life just before, during, and after WWII. This period offers a rich emotional background for uncovering the impact of war on individuals and families.
"Get a behind-the-scenes peek at Misty Copeland in the studio & learn more about her approach to narrating the audiobook & the Misty Copeland Foundation in our Q&A with her" http://bit.ly/3AExNHp
Best New Audiobooks for Young Listeners: Stories of Bravery, Friendship, and More | The Children's Book Review
FIve of the best new audiobooks for kids ages four and up, including stories of bravery, hope at the border, and a family classic.
“Escape into richly imagined worlds with these five fantastical audiobooks, compellingly performed by talented narrators”
Are you looking for an especially immersive listening experience? Escape into richly imagined worlds with these five fantastical audiobooks, compellingly performed by talented narrators. I take any excuse I can get to recommend Casey Jones’s Earphones Award-winning narration of A TASTE OF GOLD...
"Let these audiobooks help you to discover that you may already have the secret ingredients to shift your perspective and tap into the life you desire"
The last few years have been a lot. Are you looking to make a change, or maybe to get a head start on your resolutions for the upcoming new year? Attempting to jump start a “new and improved” version of yourself can risk having short-lived, and discouraging, results. But is it possible t...
Settle in and listen...audiobooks take you places
Are you a travel-loving, mystery-loving audiophile who needs a staycation? Although traveling can be satisfying, sometimes you just don’t feel like packing bags or dealing with airports and security checkpoints. So put on your slippers and travel the world from the comfort of home with these cozy ...
Interview with Robin Whitten - Founder/Editor of AudioFile Magazine
In this Behind the Scenes interview, Robin Whitten and I chat about how she created AudioFile Magazine and its role in the publishing industry, how the m…
“I think audiobooks are another social “space,” one with incredible potential for all” Audiobook Producer Guy Oldfield See the full interview at
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 publishing. Guy joined Macmillan Audio in 2018, managing the production of audiobooks across all of Macmillan’s imprint...
AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of October
The month in literary listening
Have you been keeping apace with our full=length podcast of Dracula? Here's a gentle reminder....
Today we continue with Dracula, Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror and vampires, read by narrator Gildart Jackson. We’re listening to Chapters 11 and 12 and hearing of Lucy’s failing health, her …
An array of middle grade audiobooks just right for Halloween summoning
Halloween is full of wild and fun decorations, elaborate costumes, and all the candy. Looking for some kids' audiobooks to get your family in the Halloween spirit—or to listen to while you hot glue that costume together for your little witch or wizard? Read on for some favorite new fantast...
“It's really rewarding because it's a book about people mostly being nice, so if people like it, that's what they liked. It’s a really pleasant feedback loop.” Author & narrator Travis Baldree
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. “I feel like I accidentally held my bucket under the right storm cloud,” Baldree says. He wrote it during National N...
Wondering which dozen November audiobooks we most anticipate?
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 world whisk you away? And if you were worried that the end of August came and went without a new Louise Penny audiobook, take...
Whether you’re on the road to do some leaf peeping, sipping a warm drink by the fire, or getting lost in a corn maze, these titles for teens will make immersive companions for your Halloween experience
October is the month for spine-tingling listening. Whether you’re on the road to do some leaf peeping, sipping a warm drink by the fire, or getting lost in a corn maze, these YA titles will make immersive companions for your Halloween experience. Dani Martineck narrates the exciting conclusion...
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