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.

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Talking with Actor Whoopi Goldberg
On the power of audiobooks
12 min
52
ABUNDANCE by Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson, read b...
How to make change
6 min
53
MY NEXT BREATH by Jeremy Renner, read by Jeremy...
A miraculous recovery
9 min
54
CARELESS PEOPLE by Sarah Wynn-Williams, read by...
A tell-all exposé
8 min
55
RUN FOR THE HILLS by Kevin Wilson, read by Mari...
An immersive family dramedy
7 min
56
BONUS: In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smi...
In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Shaun Taylor-Corbett
33 min
57
THE PARIS EXPRESS by Emma Donoghue, read by Jus...
A thrilling ride
5 min
58
THE ANTIDOTE by Karen Russell, read by Elena Re...
Vivid, dramatic narration
6 min
59
THE DREAM HOTEL by Laila Lalami, read by Franki...
Lingers with the listener
5 min
60
BIG CHIEF by Jon Hickey, read by Shaun Taylor-C...
Politics, corruption, and loyalty
4 min
61
CUISINES OF CHINA
Listeners, grab your chopsticks
11 min
62
NOBODY'S FOOL by Harlan Coben, read by Vikas Adam
A roller-coaster thriller
7 min
63
DEAR WRITER by Maggie Smith, read by Maggie Smith
The elements of creativity
6 min
64
THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessie Garcia, read by And...
A surprising finish
6 min
65
THE GHOSTS OF ROME by Joseph O'Connor, read by ...
Superb performances
8 min
66
AudioFile Favorites: In Conversation with Golde...
The voice of Murderbot
40 min
67
EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS by John Green, read ...
A compassionate examination
5 min
68
SUNRISE ON THE REAPING by Suzanne Collins, read...
Return to the Hunger Games
6 min
69
BAT EATER AND OTHER NAMES FOR CORA ZENG by Kyli...
Deliciously on-edge horror
7 min
70
THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by Amal El-Mohtar, read by ...
A stunning performance
5 min
71
Earphones Award Round Up
Worth your listening time
15 min
72
THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by Stephen Graham Jon...
A dark, satisfying listen
9 min
73
JUNIE by Erin Crosby Eckstine, read by Angel Pean
A stand-out performance
6 min
74
THE FAVORITES by Layne Fargo, read by Christine...
Fighting for Olympic gold
7 min
75
BEEN WRONG SO LONG IT FEELS LIKE RIGHT by Walte...
Vivid and cinematic
6 min