A magician never reveals their tricks, but fortunately for us, Derek DelGaudio doesn’t consider himself a magician.
American actor George Newbern’s clear, unhurried narration proves to be the ideal match for Chris Whitaker’s lyricism.
Narrator Robin Miles bringing the same warmth and depth of characterization to Cicely Tyson’s memoir as she did to Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste.
Jayne Entwistle, best known for her narration of the Flavia de Luce series, brings Angrboda to life with a husky, sage voice and northern English lilt.
Listening to Better Luck Next Time feels like hearing someone reminisce about the best years of their life—with the occasional plot twist sprinkled in.
Mateo Askaripour’s novel is well suited to the audiobook format, as its similarity to motivational tapes adds to the novel’s satirization.
Talented actors narrate stories from Chekhov, Tolstoy and others, and their performances provide a refreshing contrast to George Saunders’ more familiar style.
While encouraging adults to embrace the joy of learning, Tom Vanderbilt maintains an upbeat and optimistic tone, like an encouraging friend.
The narrators of this audiobook follow Mark Twain’s suggestion for telling scary stories—to speak slowly and in a low voice to draw listeners in.
The audiobook narrators for The Liar’s Dictionary aren’t weighed down by unusual words; rather, their delight in the wordplay is infectious.
Harsh but hopeful, Michael Eric Dyson bears witness to the recent killings of Black men and women by the police and puts their violent deaths in context.
Dolly Parton’s narration feels natural and off the cuff, like listening to stories from an old friend—and isn’t she the most beloved old friend?
These audio performances make history feel modern and relevant, as though you could find these characters at any high school across America.
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