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.
Maria Hinojosa tangles her personal story with the history of American immigration to offer one of the finest audiobooks of the year.
Lacy Crawford’s clear voice provides her younger self with a level of truth that has too long been withheld and offers moments of levity amid the darkness.
Natasha Trethewey’s Mississippi inflection is soothing as she lays out her tale, and listeners will feel totally at ease as they hear a master at work.
Funny woman and TV genius Rachel Bloom’s writing runneth over with personality, and her audiobook nearly explodes with it.
This book embroiders the full canvas surrounding the story of Malcolm X, complete with rewind-that-back-and-listen-again revelations.
Isabel Wilkerson’s book, brought to life by Robin Miles’ trademark clarity, warmth and gravitas, provide readers with a new lens on the world.
Shannon Lee sounds like an old pro as this book’s narrator, confidently inviting us to join in her father’s philosophy of self-acceptance.
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