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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THE MAJESTIES by Tiffany Tsao, read by Nancy Wu
A roller-coaster novel full of drama and danger, expertly narrated by Nancy Wu.
5 min
1452
A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA by Isabel Allende, read...
Edoardo Ballerini expertly narrates Isabel Allende’s latest novel.
5 min
1453
YES NO MAYBE SO by Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saee...
The political is personal in a new teen romance audiobook from bestselling co-authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed.
5 min
1454
RUN ME TO EARTH by Paul Yoon, read by Ramón de ...
Ramón de Ocampo’s mesmerizing voice is the perfect match for this quiet historical novel.
5 min
1455
19 LOVE SONGS by David Levithan, read by David ...
A romantic literary mixtape for teen readers narrated by a talented ensemble cast.
5 min
1456
DEAR EDWARD by Ann Napolitano, read by Cassandr...
Cassandra Campbell’s exemplary skill guides listeners through this complex story of a plane crash with a lone survivor.
5 min
1457
HIGHFIRE by Eoin Colfer, read by Johnny Heller
A purely adult fantasy with a talking dragon, a dirty cop, and an opportunistic teenager.
4 min
1458
WHY WE CAN'T SLEEP by Ada Calhoun, read by Ada ...
Why are women raised to meet impossible demands?
4 min
1459
UNCANNY VALLEY by Anna Wiener, read by Suehyla ...
Take a peek behind the curtain to see the inner workings of well-funded tech gambles.
5 min
1460
QUEEN OF BONES by Teresa Dovalpage, read by Cyn...
An atmospheric and intricate tale set in Cuba 20 years ago, and today.
6 min
1461
DOCTOR DOLITTLE THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, VOL. I...
Rediscover the classic seafaring adventures with Doctor Dolittle on audio.
4 min
1462
THE FIERCE 44 by The Staff of the Undefeated [E...
The Undefeated features 44 profiles of the most influential Black Americans of all time in an engaging kids audiobook.
5 min
1463
HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, Doug Hughes [Engl...
Ibsen’s iconic play is in full dramatic effect in a memorable live production.
6 min
1464
ALL THE DAYS PAST, ALL THE DAYS TO COME by Mild...
The dramatic and unforgettable conclusion to Mildred D. Taylor’s Logan family saga.
5 min
1465
CONSIDER THIS by Chuck Palahniuk, read by Edoar...
A listen for aspiring writers, established writers, and curious listeners from the bestselling author of FIGHT CLUB.
4 min
1466
DON'T BE EVIL by Rana Foroohar, read by Rachel ...
Discover the dangers of Big Tech — for the economy, and all of us.
5 min
1467
LABYRINTH OF ICE by Buddy Levy, read by Will Da...
Hear a narrator at the top of his game recount a true story of adventure, disaster, and discovery.
5 min
1468
HI FIVE by Joe Ide, read by Zeno Robinson
Zeno Robinson expertly voices a large cast of characters in the latest IQ mystery.
5 min
1469
IMPERFECT UNION by Steve Inskeep, read by Steve...
Rediscover America’s first political power couple with the host of NPR’s Morning Edition.
5 min
1470
THE WILL AND THE WILDS by Charlie N. Holmberg, ...
An audiobook full of myth and magic, flawlessly narrated.
5 min
1471
IN THE DREAM HOUSE by Carmen Maria Machado, rea...
A compelling memoir of psychological abuse by a former girlfriend.
4 min
1472
In Conversation with Narrator Jim Dale
Host Jo Reed speaks with Jim Dale, beloved voice of the Harry Potter series, about his long career on stage and narrating audiobooks.
31 min
1473
CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE by Tomi Adeyem...
The fight for Orïsha continues in this riveting audiobook.
5 min
1474
LOVE LETTERING by Kate Clayborn, read by Nicol ...
Fall in love with New York City and delight in this masterful performance.
5 min
1475
CLEAN GETAWAY by Nic Stone, read by Dion Graham
A new middle-grade road trip adventure about race in America, today and in the Jim Crow south.
5 min