Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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. Want more? Listen to our bonus episodes featuring conversations with the best voices in the audiobook industry.

Arts
Books
Performing Arts
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BONUS: In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smi...
In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Shaun Taylor-Corbett
33 min
27
THE PARIS EXPRESS by Emma Donoghue, read by Jus...
A thrilling ride
5 min
28
THE ANTIDOTE by Karen Russell, read by Elena Re...
Vivid, dramatic narration
6 min
29
THE DREAM HOTEL by Laila Lalami, read by Franki...
Lingers with the listener
5 min
30
BIG CHIEF by Jon Hickey, read by Shaun Taylor-C...
Politics, corruption, and loyalty
4 min
31
CUISINES OF CHINA
Listeners, grab your chopsticks
11 min
32
NOBODY'S FOOL by Harlan Coben, read by Vikas Adam
A roller-coaster thriller
7 min
33
DEAR WRITER by Maggie Smith, read by Maggie Smith
The elements of creativity
6 min
34
THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessie Garcia, read by And...
A surprising finish
6 min
35
THE GHOSTS OF ROME by Joseph O'Connor, read by ...
Superb performances
8 min
36
AudioFile Favorites: In Conversation with Golde...
The voice of Murderbot
40 min
37
EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS by John Green, read ...
A compassionate examination
5 min
38
SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins, read...
Return to the Hunger Games
6 min
39
BAT EATER AND OTHER NAMES FOR CORA ZENG by Kyli...
Deliciously on-edge horror
7 min
40
THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar, read by ...
A stunning performance
5 min
41
Earphones Award Round Up
Worth your listening time
15 min
42
THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by Stephen Graham Jon...
A dark, satisfying listen
9 min
43
JUNIE by Erin Crosby Eckstine, read by Angel Pean
A stand-out performance
6 min
44
THE FAVORITES by Layne Fargo, read by Christine...
Fighting for Olympic gold
7 min
45
BEEN WRONG SO LONG IT FEELS LIKE RIGHT by Walte...
Vivid and cinematic
6 min
46
Parking Lot Classics: A STUDY IN SCARLET WOMEN
A clever historical mystery
12 min
47
DREAM STATE by Eric Puchner, read by MacLeod An...
Gentle, funny, sharp, and intuitive
7 min
48
THE HARDER I FIGHT, THE MORE I LOVE YOU by Nek...
Fresh and inventive
6 min
49
DEVOTIONS by Mary Oliver, read by Kimberly Farr
A favorite poet
6 min
50
UNDER THE SAME STARS by Libba Bray, read by Jan...
Impressive performances from a trio of narrators
7 min