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Golden Voice Simon Prebble’s smooth British voice and keen facility with accents distinguish his performances of multi-volume mystery and romance series, literary fiction, and history—from Sherlock Holmes to Shackleton.

Golden Voice narrator Scott Brick celebrates 20 years in audiobooks this June. He received the honor of Golden Voice fifteen years ago as his prolific career took off quickly. He delights listeners with his many sci-fi, fantasy, and suspense audiobooks.

In June 2019, Suzanne Toren was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Suzanne chats with Robin Whitten about her long career in audiobooks and some of the aspects she particularly loves.

Audiobook narrator Johnny Heller was honored as a Golden Voice in June 2019. This achievement honor is given to top narrators who exemplify the very best in audiobook talent. Johnny chats with Michele Cobb about some of his audiobook adventures.

In June 2019, Bahni Turpin was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Stories with a bit of magic are among Bahni’s favorites—listen as Bahni and Robin Whitten chat about her favorite genres.

Audiobook narrator Edoardo Ballerini was honored as a Golden Voice in June 2019. AudioFile’s lifetime achievement honor is given to top narrators who exemplify the very best in audiobook talent. Edoardo chats with Michele Cobb about his craft.

In June 2019, January LaVoy was honored as a Golden Voice, AudioFile's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Listen in as January talks with Robin Whitten about some highlights and behind the scenes moments in her audiobook career.

Tembi and Saro shared a brilliant love, even though their romance wasn’t easy. Tembi’s smooth, warm voice transports listeners as she narrates her memoir about creating a family, losing her husband to cancer, and finding hope in the Sicilian countryside.

A fresh, modern take on the Jane Austen classic. When Dr. Trisha Raje and Chef DJ Caine meet, sparks fly—but for all the wrong reasons. Soneela Nankani makes the intricate relationships (and DJ’s drool-worthy creations) real for the listener.

Imagine a whirlwind romance between England’s Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the first female U.S. President. Ramón de Ocampo brings out all the emotion in a story full of political intrigue, royal secrets, and ridiculous late-night texting.

For every listener who loved THE POET X! Elizabeth Acevedo warmly narrates her feel-good YA novel about aspiring chef Emoni, who navigates life as both a high school senior and a single mom and discovers how to harness her magic in the kitchen.

In a moving and unconventional love story, Khai Diep is convinced he is incapable of feeling love, and Esme Tran jumps at the chance to show him he is wrong. A delightful romance by the author of THE KISS QUOTIENT, skillfully read by Emily Woo Zeller.

“Queer Eye” fans will want to hear social worker and cultural commentator Karamo Brown narrate his debut audiobook. Brown’s fascinating memoir is a blend of his background and life lessons and what shaped his worldview and empowered him to help others.

This debut thriller has an astonishing premise: a happily married couple whose hobby is killing innocent women. Narrator David Pittu gives a subtle, seemingly effortless performance that draws listeners completely into the charade.

Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb describes her experiences helping clients and shares a few of her own issues—like how to help others when you find your own life in disarray. Narrator Brittany Pressley stays true to the author’s intent.