AudioFile Magazine

07/05/2025

The term “ballad” brings to mind stories shared in verse. They might be immersive narrative poems or tales set to music; they could involve centuries-old traditional folk poetry or a set of Bob Dylan songs. ’s new audiobook, THE RIVER HAS ROOTS, is a kind of ballad in its own right—one that builds on the form with collaboration, transformation, and love.

The term “ballad” brings to mind stories shared in verse. They might be immersive narrative poems or tales set to music; they could involve centuries-old traditional folk poetry or a set of Bob Dylan songs. Amal El-Mohtar’s new audiobook, THE RIVER HAS ROOTS, is a kind of ballad in...

07/04/2025

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During the holiday week of America's Independence Day, along with the barbecue, clambake, and fireworks, add in a few audiobooks. Many of us celebrate with our families—and my first choice will resonate with the younger set, bringing a fun and informative take on Lady Liberty: HER RIGHT FO...

07/04/2025

Bring the thrills and chills with you wherever summer takes you—choose from international thrillers, gothic thrillers, and even a fantastical fungal thriller. Including the voice talents of Peter Noble, , Imogen Church, Shannon Tyo, Edoardo Ballerini, Maria Marquis, Gisela Chípe, and Channie Waites. Happy ! https://bit.ly/4nGVbuL

07/04/2025

🎧 Bonus Ep: As readers of AudioFile Magazine know, we have a feature called , where AudioFile talks with top authors, narrators, and many others about how and why they listen to audiobooks. It's such a popular feature that we decided to expand it to the podcast, and our first guest for our Who's Listening bonus episode is Patti Callahan Henry, an award-winning and bestselling author of some 18 novels. She's known for books that combine historical detail with character driven storytelling, and her latest, THE STORY SHE LEFT BEHIND, narrated by Julia Whelan and Theo Solomon, is a perfect example of this. Patti Callahan Henry joins host Jo Reed to talk about her own audiobooks, and about how listening to audiobooks fits into her life—as Patti tells us, “I always have an audiobook going. Always.” Simon & Schuster Audio www.audiofilemagazine.com
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07/03/2025

’s 1953 title is timeless. , pleasant-voiced and convincing, is an outstanding narrator. He can offer a warm observation one minute and turn into a cold commentator the next, skillfully making Bradbury's message accessible. Simon & Schuster Audio https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/

07/03/2025

Kick off the holiday weekend with mystery and suspense – 4TH OF JULY by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro, Read by Carolyn Mccormick 🎆 https://bit.ly/46mxa5F

AudioFile Audiobook Review: Lieutenant Lindsay Boxer is involved in a shooting that causes her to be charged with police brutality. Relieved of duty while awaiting trial, Lindsay

07/03/2025

🎧 New Ep: Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alex Richey discuss ’s intense performance of Lucy Rose's horror audiobook. Rydal’s portrayal of Margot, a child living with her cannibalistic mother (“Mama”), will remain with listeners long after the devastating climax of this audiobook. Throughout her childhood, lost and wayward travelers of all ages, people deemed “strays,” are lured inside their home, where they’re murdered and eaten. Rydal deepens the visceral experience of this must-listen production with her unsettling depiction of Mama’s mercurial temperament. HarperAudio https://bit.ly/AFMpodcast

07/02/2025

Canada 🇨🇦 Day … check out these audiobooks.

Happy Canada Day! I hope your celebrations include time to relax, cook out, and see some fireworks. While your festivities will likely be tempered by current health concerns, I’m sure you’ll find ways to make the day special. If you’re not familiar with this Canadian holiday, here&...

07/02/2025

🎧 New Ep: Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alex Richey chat about this horror audiobook about a Haitian American teen whose zombie abilities are grounded in Haitian folklore, by cowriters Maika and Maritza. Melinda Sewak primarily narrates with tender, sometimes sinister, delivery of food descriptions which enhances the story’s evocative language. Her narration smoothly transitions between Brielle’s American accent and her mother’s French Creole. Other narrators present as a cast, voicing Brielle’s sisters as a Haitian chorus. Macmillan Audio https://bit.ly/AFMpodcast

07/01/2025

and Library Reads Hall of Fame Abby Jimenez shares her thoughts on audiobooks, narrators, and good food. “I love my audiobooks so much. I’m extremely involved in all my audiobooks’ production because audiobooks are 95% of how I read, and obviously a narrator can make or break an audiobook.”

New York Times bestselling and Library Reads Hall of Fame author Abby Jimenez shares her thoughts on audiobooks, narrators, and good food. “I love my audiobooks so much. I’m extremely involved in all my audiobooks’ production because audiobooks are 95% of how I read, and obvio...

07/01/2025

🎧 New Ep: Narrated primarily by Helen Laser, this fast-paced horror story by Nat Cassidy starts with a bang. Jess, a struggling actress, finds a scared 5-year-old boy hiding outside her apartment. When the boy’s angry father attempts to retrieve him, a monstrous creature attacks Jess’s neighbors and roommate, leaving behind death and destruction. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alex Richey discuss Laser’s portrayal of the boy with a careful balance of youthful fear and sad resolution. Her authentic depiction of Jess thoughtfully shifts between solicitousness of the boy, slowly increasing dread, and acute fear. Macmillan Audio https://bit.ly/AFMpodcast

07/01/2025

finds herself caught between loyalties to her world-famous husband, , and her ne’er-do-well uncle. Top–notch performances in alternate sections by Amy Scanlon, Steven Crossley and Jefferson Mays make Laurie R. King’s latest outing sound like a full-cast audiobook. Recorded Books https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/