Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

Dive into Golden Voice narrator George Guidall’s impressive career. He has won many accolades for narrating the audiobooks that so many listeners love, including classics and long-running mystery series.

Are you a “Downton Abbey” fan? Hear us discuss what we most enjoyed about narrator Orlagh Cassidy's interpretation of this charming contemporary story about friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery—and watching “Downton Abbey.”

Perfect for Halloween. We talk about master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of classic gothic and supernatural tales. Mummies, ancient rites, forgotten ghosts, spurned promises, lost treasures—tales of dark fantasy!

This family saga and story of a family business (beer) has a lot of appeal. We credit Judith Ivey’s narration for delivering all of the Midwestern pragmatism as the women bake pies, brew beer, nurture unlikely friendships, and find redemption.

The tradecraft of espionage is the focus of the short and satisfying audiobook from a classic pair—British author Mick Herron and Golden Voice Gerard Doyle. Our conversation reveals just enough to get you listening.

Unlikely traveling companions Noah—a 79-year-old retired professor—and Michael—his 11-year-old grand nephew—embark on a trip of emotional intensity. Our conversation focuses on how narrator Jason Culp’s nails the dialogue. From the author of ROOM.

Listeners will be hard-pressed to believe they aren’t listening to a full-cast production. Narrator Euan Morton of Broadway fame brings this highly anticipated sequel to life. Simon Snow defeated the Insidious Humdrum in CARRY ON. What comes next?

Journey to North Devon in a new mystery series from Ann Cleeves. DI Matthew Venn’s team finds a man stabbed on the beach, and clues are connecting the murdered man to Matthew’s past, and to his sweet husband. Ben Aldridge captures Matthew’s cool exterior.

January Scaller’s life changes when she discovers a secret—a Door that leads to another, brighter world. A hidden book shows her the infinite potential of hidden Doors. Narrator January LaVoy’s skilled performance makes this fantasy one not to miss.

Narrator Raymond J. Lee captures the intergenerational family dynamics and magic of first love in this teen bestseller. Frank Li is falling in love with the wrong girl, according to his Korean parents. His fake dating scheme is the perfect answer. Right?

Listening adds an entirely new dimension to a riveting tale. Discover what has happened in Gilead since Offred fled as a runaway handmaid fifteen years before. Listeners are privy to the secrets of a key player in creating Gilead—the imposing Aunt Lydia.

Victorian oceanography? Extraordinary! Head out to sea with this history of H.M.S. Challenger, which led the first scientific studies of the ocean in the 1870s. Anyone who loves science and stories of discovery will enjoy this listen.

Hear the history of how human civilization has been shaped by a tiny enemy—the mosquito. Narrator Mark Deakins skillfully delivers the story of how mosquitoes may have affected everything from the ancient Greeks to the American Revolution.

Laugh along with ghostwriter Stewart Hoag in this clever mystery. When Hoag and his faithful basset hound Lulu find themselves entangled in a literary mystery, mayhem ensues. Berkrot’s spot-on delivery makes this a memorable listening experience.

Twin girls share a deep love of language and words, until that love tears them apart. Hillary Huber’s performance captivates listeners as she narrates the young girls’ delight and wry commentary. The author’s wordplay shines through.