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Find your next great audiobook on Behind the Mic with Kirkus Reviews. Every Thursday, host Jo Reed and her guests discuss what they’ve been listening to and recommend the very best audiobooks. It’s the perfect way to keep up with new releases and hear about the ones you may have missed. Launched by AudioFile magazine in 2018, Behind the Mic now has its home at Kirkus Reviews, the most trusted voice in book discovery for more than 90 years. Visit us at kirkusreviews.com.
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THE SHADOW KING by Maaza Mengiste, read by Robi...
Journey to Ethiopia with Golden Voice Narrator Robin Miles
5 min
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In Conversation with Golden Voice narrator Juli...
What it takes to bring a thriller to life for listeners
7 min
1428
THE WRECK by Landon Beach, read by Scott Brick
Golden Voice narrator Scott Brick and a hunt for lost treasure.
6 min
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VAGABONDS by Hao Jingfang, Ken Liu [Trans.], re...
Golden Voice Emily Woo Zeller and her marvelous world-building narrations.
6 min
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MY WILD GARDEN by Meir Shalev, read by Arthur M...
Celebrating Golden Voice narrator Arthur Morey and a moving nonfiction audiobook.
6 min
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WE DREAM OF SPACE by Erin Entrada Kelly, read b...
On Golden Voice narrator Ramón de Ocampo and excellent children’s literature.
6 min
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BEACH READ by Emily Henry, read by Julia Whelan
Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan and a truly excellent BEACH READ.
8 min
1433
Interview with Golden Voice narrator JD Jackson
In conversation with JD Jackson about how he got his start in audiobooks and his impressive list of narrations.
28 min
1434
TEMPTATIONS by Otis Williams, Patricia Romanows...
Golden Voice narrator JD Jackson launches us into our 2020 celebration.
8 min
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ALL ADULTS HERE by Emma Straub, read by Emily R...
A delightful and absorbing listen with a relatable family story at its heart.
5 min
1436
THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB'S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPI...
An entirely different kind of book club.
5 min
1437
KENT STATE by Deborah Wiles, read by Lauren Ezz...
A powerful young adult historical audiobook about what transpired 50 years ago.
5 min
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IF IT BLEEDS by Stephen King, read by Will Patt...
Four captivating horror novellas performed by masterful narrators.
5 min
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MORE MYSELF by Alicia Keys, read by Alicia Keys...
Hear Alicia Keys’s story of being true to herself and fighting for her beliefs.
5 min
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FAIR WARNING by Michael Connelly, read by Peter...
A fast paced and engaging new thriller.
5 min
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NAVIGATE YOUR STARS by Jesmyn Ward, read by Jes...
A persuasive and authentic commencement address from the National Book Award-winning author.
4 min
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THE LAST TOURIST by Olen Steinhauer, read by Da...
Milo Weaver is in trouble again in Steinhauer’s newest spy thriller.
5 min
1443
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX by Adrienne Raphel, rea...
Dive into the world of crossword puzzles and cruciverbalists.
4 min
1444
In Conversation with Steven Weber, Actor and Na...
Steven Weber shares his journey to narrating audiobooks.
29 min
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MASKED PREY by John Sandford, read by Richard F...
Join in as Richard Ferrone narrates the 30th PREY police procedural
4 min
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GHOST SQUAD by Claribel A. Ortega, read by Alma...
A spectral adventure your kids will love!
6 min
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GOOD BOY by Jennifer Finney Boylan, read by Kel...
What if we told the story of our lives in tales of dogs we loved?
5 min
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SIGH, GONE by Phuc Tran, read by Phuc Tran
Great books and punk rock have never sounded so good together.
5 min
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WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED by Victoria Jamieson, ...
A moving and immersive adaptation from graphic novel to audio.
5 min
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CLAP WHEN YOU LAND by Elizabeth Acevedo, read b...
This outstanding novel-in-verse delivered by two voices is not to be missed.
5 min