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.
Bryan Washington does a stellar job narrating as Benson, holding his own with experienced actor Akie Kotabe, who voices Mike’s sections.
Poetry is best read aloud, so this audiobook is the ideal format for this collection. It’ll take you from laughter to outrage to hope.
For Southern listeners, to hear Rick Bragg narrate his own missives from the Deep South is to be transported to a porch on a summer evening.
With deep affection and a frank yet gentle tone, Helen Macdonald shares her wide knowledge and unique perspective like the gifts that they are.
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