Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Arts
Books
Performing Arts
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BITTER by Akwaeke Emezi, read by Bahni Turpin
A coming-of-age story about love and revolution
5 min
877
WAHALA by Nikki May, read by Natalie Simpson
A fast-paced drama
4 min
878
I MUST BETRAY YOU by Ruta Sepetys, read by Edoa...
Gripping YA historical fiction
5 min
879
OPERATION SISTERHOOD by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Per...
A sweet and joyful story set in Harlem
5 min
880
A IS FOR OBOE: THE ORCHESTRA'S ALPHABET by Lera...
An unforgettable introduction to the orchestra for young listeners
5 min
881
HOMICIDE AND HALO-HALO by Mia P. Manansala, rea...
Return to Shady Palms with Lila Macapagal
4 min
882
THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA by Axie Oh, r...
A captivating retelling of a Korean folktale
5 min
883
WEATHER GIRL by Rachel Lynn Solomon, read by Sa...
Stormy weather ahead
5 min
884
WILD SWAN by Patti Callahan, read by Cynthia Erivo
Glorious listening
4 min
885
FAMILY BUSINESS by S.J. Rozan, read by Emily Wo...
A Chinatown mystery
4 min
886
HANGSAMAN by Shirley Jackson, read by Julia Whelan
Psychological terror and suspense
5 min
887
THE MAID by Nita Prose, read by Lauren Ambrose
A precisely crafted mystery
5 min
888
ARSÈNE LUPIN VERSUS HERLOCK SHOLMES by Maurice ...
Classic, mysterious fun
5 min
889
JOAN IS OKAY by Weike Wang, read by Catherine Ho
A skillful narration paired beautifully with penetrating writing
6 min
890
UNPROTECTED by Billy Porter, read by Billy Porter
Hear the star’s gripping audio memoir
6 min
891
RECKLESS GIRLS by Rachel Hawkins, read by Barri...
A fun trip turns into a nightmare
5 min
892
YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS by Kal Penn, read by Kal Penn
An engaging memoir from the actor – and this year’s Audies host
4 min
893
ANTHEM by Noah Hawley, read by Shiromi Arserio,...
An action-packed thriller
5 min
894
In conversation with narrator Davina Porter
The voice of OUTLANDER
42 min
895
THE FIFTIES by James R. Gaines, read by James F...
Reexamining the 1950s
6 min
896
CHASING HISTORY by Carl Bernstein, read by Robe...
Inspiration for aspiring journalists
5 min
897
HOW WE EAT by Paco Underhill, read by Adam Barr...
Exploring the new world of food and drink
5 min
898
SMALL WORLD by Jonathan Evison, read by William...
An enthralling novel on audio
4 min
899
YOU DON'T KNOW US NEGROES by Zora Neale Hurston...
Essays from the journalist brought to life by Robin Miles
5 min
900
STEPHEN FRY'S EDWARDIAN SECRETS by Stephen Fry,...
Fun and fascinating listening
5 min