Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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Arts
Books
Performing Arts
1201
WINTERING by Katherine May, read by Rebecca Lee
On finding rest and refuge in challenging times
5 min
1202
REMOTE CONTROL by Nnedi Okorafor, read by Adjoa...
Captivating science fiction
5 min
1203
CLASS ACT by Jerry Craft, read by a Full Cast
Go back to school with this Newbery winner’s sequel
4 min
1204
THE BLACK FRIEND by Frederick Joseph, read by M...
Be a better white person
6 min
1205
THE DECAMERON PROJECT by The New York Times [Ed...
Short stories centered on COVID-19
6 min
1206
THE GOOD ANCESTOR by Roman Krznaric, read by Jo...
Take the long view
4 min
1207
SILENCES SO DEEP by John Luther Adams, read by ...
Find quiet in Alaska
5 min
1208
WILDWOODS by Richard Nairn, read by Ruairi Cona...
On Ireland’s native woodland
5 min
1209
PERESTROIKA IN PARIS by Jane Smiley, read by Su...
An alluring escape
3 min
1210
GREENLIGHTS by Matthew McConaughey, read by Mat...
The actor shares stories, insights, and adventures from his life
5 min
1211
MARTIN EDEN by Jack London, read by Edoardo Bal...
Jack London’s semi-autobiographical novel
5 min
1212
A HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAINS by Caroline Moorehead,...
Women in the Italian Resistance
4 min
1213
THE KINGDOM by Jo Nesbø, Robert Ferguson [Trans...
A dark and twisty Norwegian thriller
5 min
1214
FAUCI by Michael Specter, read by Michael Specter
An audio profile of Dr. Fauci
5 min
1215
AMERICAN SAVIOR by Roland Merullo, read by Dion...
What if Jesus returned--and ran for President?
5 min
1216
WE KEEP THE DEAD CLOSE by Becky Cooper, read by...
Compelling true crime on audio
5 min
1217
THE UNSPOKEN by Ian K. Smith, read by Amir Abdu...
First in the Ashe Cayne series
6 min
1218
I WANT TO BE WHERE THE NORMAL PEOPLE ARE by Rac...
Hilarity and heart from Rachel Bloom
5 min
1219
THE COLD MILLIONS by Jess Walter, read by Edoar...
Outstanding full cast historical fiction
5 min
1220
THE MISSING DIAMONDS by Annabelle Sami, read by...
A thrilling caper perfect for family listening
6 min
1221
THE DUKE WHO DIDN'T by Courtney Milan, read by ...
A delightful and hilarious historical romance
6 min
1222
LIGHT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE by Kwame Alexander, ...
Poetry to inspire
6 min
1223
SUPER FAKE LOVE SONG by David Yoon, read by Mic...
From nerd to rockstar -- what could go wrong?
6 min
1224
MEDIOCRE by Ijeoma Oluo, read by Ijeoma Oluo
Take a deep dive into the legacy of white male America
5 min
1225
UNCLE TOM'S CHILDREN by Richard Wright, read by...
An immersive performance of difficult material
6 min