Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine
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DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid, r...
A trip back to the ’70s with the story of a fake rock band in the real world. A star-studded cast recounts the band’s meteoric rise to fame and mysterious fall from grace as an oral history.
4 min
1702
SYNC Free Audiobooks for Teens
AudiobookSync starts an exciting tenth season this week. The free summer listening program lasts 14 weeks, offering audiobooks for teens—2 titles each week. This week’s theme: the tensions of friendships. More at AudiobookSYNC.com
5 min
1703
REDEMPTION by David Baldacci, read by Kyf Brewe...
In the latest Memory Man thriller, Amos Decker confronts a mistake he made in one of his first cases as a rookie detective. A dual narration by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy puts listeners front and center.
4 min
1704
KADDISH.COM by Nathan Englander, read by Rob Sh...
Larry, formerly an observant Orthodox Jew, refuses to say Kaddish, the mourner’s prayer, for his recently deceased father. He uses an Internet-based alternative to avoid his obligation. An Earphones Award winner.
4 min
1705
NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF by Kwame Onwuachi...
Nominated for Rising Star Chef of the Year, Onwauchi narrates his own memoir with compelling emotion and passion. He dishes on the restaurant industry as he weaves the tale of his upbringing and career ups and downs.
4 min
1706
THE IMPOSSIBLE CLIMB by Mark Synnott, read by M...
A personal history of Synnott’s obsession with climbing since he was a teenager—through professional climbing triumphs and defeats. Alex Honnold’s “free solo” ascent of El Capitan is the central act he uses to explore the ethos of climbing.
4 min
1707
THE CATALOGUE OF SHIPWRECKED BOOKS by Edward Wi...
Christopher Columbus’s son, Hernando Colón, set out to create the greatest library on the world—what did that look like in 1506? A fresh perspective on the age of European exploration, the emergence of modern printing, and libraries.
4 min
1708
THAT THIN, WILD MERCURY SOUND by Daryl Sanders,...
"Why was Bob Dylan’s album “Blonde on Blonde” made in Nashville? Narrator Graham Halstead takes listeners through the process of recording Dylan's trailblazing album. A must for Bob Dylan fans or fans of great music. "
4 min
1709
JUDGMENT by Joseph Finder, read by January LaVoy
Juliana Brody, a well-regarded, righteous judge, allows herself a one-night stand, which results in putting her personal and professional life in jeopardy. Can she be as ruthless as the people who entrapped her?
3 min
1710
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN by T.C. Boyle, read by Johna...
Timothy Leary, the cult-like figure of the 1960s, extolled the virtues of psychedelic drugs, free love, and the search for enlightenment. Listeners explore the scientific and recreational forays into LSD and its mind-altering possibilities.
4 min
1711
GOOD RIDDANCE by Elinor Lipman, read by Mia Barron
Elinor Lipman’s smart dialogue and delicious irony blend into a fun romantic comedy, set in present-day Manhattan. Mia Barron’s audio performance is a perfect match for Lipman’s fully-formed characters.
4 min
1712
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS by John Guy, read by Lucy R...
A new biography of Mary Stuart that portrays her as a complex and skilled queen and the intellectual and political equal of Elizabeth I. Listen for 16th-century British, French, and Scottish history, politics, and intrigue.
4 min
1713
ACROSS THAT BRIDGE by John Lewis, Brenda Jones,...
Congressman John Lewis draws on his experiences as a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement for these reflective essays, and he crafts a call to action to engage in the democratic process and safeguard our right to vote.
4 min
1714
THE CHEF'S SECRET by Crystal King, read by Jacq...
Renaissance Italy is the setting for a tale about Bartolomeo Scappi, a chef to popes and nobles and author of famous cookbook. His sudden death leaves a tangle of secrets and intrigue for his nephew to pursue.
4 min
1715
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens, read by...
The low-country marshes of North Carolina are as much a character as young Kya, who lives in isolation and learns from the natural world around her. When a local boy is found murdered, her solitude is threatened.
4 min
1716
A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES by Deborah Harkness, rea...
Get swept off your feet in this romance with witches, vampires, and daemons. Diana is a witch determined to deny her magical powers until the fateful day she uncovers a rare manuscript. Listen for the first time, or revisit a beloved story on audio.
4 min
1717
BLACK LEOPARD RED WOLF by Marlon James, read by...
Follow along with Tracker’s journey in a blockbuster African-inspired fantasy by Marlon James. Narrator Dion Graham makes this audiobook an immersive listen, and his rich character voices and singing ability make this the definitive version of the story.
4 min
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OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS Justin A. Reynolds, read by ...
Jack and Kate fall in love, and then Kate dies. Then, something strange happens — Jack jumps back in time to when they first met and goes through those months all over again. You’ll cheer as Jack tries to save Kate in this YA take on “Groundhog Day.”
4 min
1719
THE AMERICAN AGENT by Jacqueline Winspear, read...
Join Maisie Dobbs as she faces both London’s Blitz and the case of a murdered young American reporter. Narrator Orlagh Cassidy enlivens a delightful cast of old friends and new suspects in this entertaining fifteenth audiobook.
4 min
1720
WEIRD PARENTING WINS by Hillary Frank, read by ...
An audiobook perfect for any parents who find themselves stuck in a rut. Hillary Frank of “The Longest Shortest Time” podcast has pulled together advice from parents around the world about the many creative and wacky hacks they use to raise their kids.
4 min
1721
Celebrating Women's History with Tavia Gilbert ...
In this special bonus episode celebrating Women’s History Month, narrators Suzanne Toren and Tavia Gilbert share their experiences narrating a wide range of biography and history audiobooks written by and about women.
32 min
1722
FROMAGE À TROIS by Victoria Brownlee, read by K...
Ella from Melbourne doesn’t get an expected proposal from her beau of eight years. So she makes a change and heads to Paris, where she intends to find her own joy and decides to taste every type of French cheese over the course of a year.
4 min
1723
I.M. by Isaac Mizrahi, read by Isaac Mizrahi
Fashion designer and television personality Mizrahi recounts the challenges of growing up gay in 1960s Brooklyn in a Syrian-Jewish Orthodox family. A memoir presented effectively with warmth and candor by the author.
4 min
1724
GRATEFUL AMERICAN by Gary Sinise with Marcus Br...
Actor Gary Sinise’s voice is familiar to many listeners. In this memoir, he shares how he was inspired to give back to the men and women who serve in the U.S. military and to first responders like police and firefighters.
4 min
1725
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON by Cressida Cowell, re...
Perhaps best known for his role as the Doctor, actor David Tennant brings a slew of Scottish accents to this high-spirited rendering of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III’s journey toward true heroism. A romp the whole family can enjoy.
4 min