Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

Samantha Power narrates her remarkable memoir with gravitas, humility, and humor. President Obama’s foreign policy advisor and former U.N. ambassador shares insights into working in that administration, along with turning points in her personal life.

A zombie fungus takes center stage in a truly creepy and entertaining bio-thriller. An Australian human-destroying fungus was contained thirty years ago, but now its resurfaced. The JURASSIC PARK screenwriter delivers all the action.

Le Carré’s obvious fun in narrating his new thriller makes listening a pleasure. Nat is a career spy whose loyalties are constantly being tested, and he’s worried about losing his job. Drama is rooted in character development, dialogue, and Brexit.

The full-cast production of THE GOLDEN COMPASS was a landmark in the audio world. HBO’s HIS DARK MATERIALS and the new audiobook sequel featuring Michael Sheen make it the perfect time to revisit our interview with the creative team behind the audiobooks.

Madison is married to a U.S. Senator who is up for Secretary of State—the only problem is that her stepchildren spontaneously combust. Her friend Lillian becomes their “governess” and has the chance to make a difference in their lives in this audiobook.

Revisit Elio and Oliver and the themes of love, longing, and relationships in this highly anticipated sequel to CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. A beautifully written book, elegantly performed by narrator Michael Stuhlbarg.

In her own words and with her own voice, Julie Andrews shares tales from her life in Hollywood and on Broadway. Listeners get insights into the making of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MARY POPPINS, and Andrews’s astronomical rise to stardom.

Tom Hanks subtly performs this story from bestselling author Ann Patchett, about two siblings, Danny and Maeve. After a rough upbringing they have complicated relationships with each other and their grand childhood home.

A superlatively good audio thriller from the writer of the Danish TV show The Killing and narrator Peter Noble. Mismatched detectives Naia Thulin and Mark Hess track a serial killer whose signature is leaving small dolls made of chestnuts at the scenes.

Perfect weekend listening. Chloe Brown wants to change her life, and she enlists her tattooed super, Redford Morgan, to help her check items off her “get a life” list. Adjoa Andoh’s lively narration enhances this steamy British contemporary romance.

Listeners gain an intimate sense of Saeed Jones’s life through vignettes read with grace, compassion, and ferocity. Jo Reed and Emily Connelly discuss the emotional impact of this Kirkus Prize-winning memoir narrated by the author.

When Tristan falls through a hole into another world where the sea is on fire, chasing down his friend’s stolen journal—you know you’re in for a wild ride. Journey to Alke as Tristan joins a fight for freedom with African-American and West African gods.

“How you gon’ change the world?” Jason Reynolds has created a perfect middle-grade novel, and ten African-American narrators bring the interconnected stories to life. He captures those after-school moments where kids have a chance to be themselves.

Michael Sheen throws himself wholeheartedly into narrating this sequel to LA BELLE SAUVAGE. Lyra is now 20, and she and her daemon Pantalaimon can barely stand one another. Their conflict is a catalyst for journeys around the world.

What makes your favorite horror audiobooks so good? Author Joe Hill and narrator Dennis Boutsikaris join host Jo Reed for a conversation about collaborating on the STRANGE WEATHER audiobook. Fans will love these insights into the creative process.