Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine
Summary: Find your next great audiobook on our podcast, Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine. Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile Editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. All in 6 minutes or less. It’s short, sweet, and just what your ears need. Got a bit more time? Listen to the bonus episode featuring conversations with the best voices in the audiobook industry.
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Podcasts:
Discover a well researched and intimate biography of Susan Sontag, one of the most interesting thinkers of her time. Tavia Gilbert’s narration is empathetic and allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of both her thoughts and life.
Countdown to midnight with David Baldacci’s latest thriller. Jo Reed and Jonathan Smith discuss this audiobook’s unusual narration which adds to the tension and edginess. Brittany Pressley and Kyf Brewer blend their styles seamlessly.
This year’s collection of the Best American Short Stories are narrated by an ensemble of narrators, each perfectly matched to a story from some of the biggest names in fiction. These stories, told across genres and styles, come alive on audio.
Lady Grace must find a husband. The problem? The man she admires thinks of her as a colleague, not marriage material. The solution? A rake. Zara Hampton-Brown leans into the fun and excitable nerdiness of the characters in this historical romance.
Ring in the new year with FREEDOM SOUP, a lively audiobook that introduces listeners to a tradition rooted in the Haitian Revolution. Ti Gran has invited Belle into the kitchen, and they chop and dance and cook up a feast while sharing family history.
Journey to “a galaxy far, far away” with the latest epic Star Wars audiobook. Marc Thompson is exceptional as he portrays the many characters in the universe, and sound effects create an immersive listening experience. A perfect listen for Star Wars fans.
“The future of all the coming generations rests on your shoulders.” Greta Thunberg’s passion and urgency come through clearly in this audiobook collection of her speeches on the global crisis of climate change. A bold and bracing call to action.
Discover near-forgotten realms in the new audiobook by the author of THE NIGHT CIRCUS. Zachary Ezra Rawlins finds a book that launches him on a captivating journey. Multiple narrators bring interwoven tales to life, making for an audiobook not to miss.
Two narrators add depth and resonance to a surprising romance. Gavin joins a secret book club with men who read romances to save their relationships. Eiden gives Gavin a big heart, and the Regency romance he reads is brought to life by Caulfield.
Demi Moore is known as a rebel and an iconoclast, and both identities come through clearly in this memoir narrated by the author. Moore shares stories from her difficult childhood, juicy details from her Hollywood marriages, and the pressures of fame.
Hearing the actor and comedian chase airline status like any other traveller would is a delight in this collection of humorous essays. Author Hodgman narrates smoothly with the perfect comedic timing and sarcasm. Frequent flyers will relate.
Filled with laughs, this honest celebrity biography read by the author and her husband is an absolutely fun listen with plenty of real stuff to say. Wong is crass, unvarnished, funny—and entirely relatable. Ideal for fans of her viral comedy specials.
Augusten Burroughs coming out as a witch is the focus of this unusual memoir. Delve into his unusual childhood and discover how witchcraft has impacted his life and the lives of his family members. Narrated by the author and an ensemble cast.
Join narrator Adjoa Andoh to hear her insights into Ann Leckie’s THE RAVEN TOWER, one of AudioFile’s 2019 Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror audiobooks. What special preparation is needed to bring a diverse and fantastical cast of characters to life?
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT SWEETIE is a tender story of self discovery. Vikas Adam talks with AudioFile’s Michele Cobb about co-narrating this teen romance. What made this listen one of our 2019 Best Young Adult Audiobooks? Hear a clip and find out!