Audio

Rough Sleepers

Tracy Kidder’s narration of Rough Sleepers (with a Boston accent that he dials up and down as needed) adds further intimacy to the book’s very personal stories. It feels almost like we’re riding along in the van with Jim O’Connell as he checks on his patients.

Someone Else’s Shoes

By Jojo Moyes, Narrated by Daisy Ridley

British actor Daisy Ridley (whose deep alto voice will be most familiar from her role as Rey in the Star Wars saga) capably narrates both the humor and serious undertones in Jojo Moyes’ novel.

No Two Persons

By Erica Bauermeister

The Faraway World

By Patricia Engel, Narrated by a full cast

In performances by a cast composed primarily of bilingual Latinx narrators, glimmers of light are projected into haunting stories that tread into such dark topics as kidnapping, sexual assault and bizarre familial relationships.

Hijab Butch Blues

By Lamya H, Narrated by Ashraf Shirazi

Narrator Ashraf Shirazi brings palpable sincerity and youthful energy to Lamya H’s memoir in essays.

Poverty, by America

By Matthew Desmond, Narrated by Dion Graham

Through this audiobook, performed by award-winning voice actor Dion Graham, the questions posed in Poverty, by America become even more visceral and undeniable.

Saving Time

By Jenny Odell, Narrated by Kristen Sieh

Listeners of the Saving Time audiobook will likely find themselves nodding along, surprised by the simple yet paradigm-shifting ideas presented within.

Scorched Grace

By Margot Douaihy, Narrated by Mara Wilson

Actor Mara Wilson (best known for her roles in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire) brings a buoyant spirit to her performance of Sister Holiday.

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

By Jesse Q. Sutanto, Narrated by Eunice Wong

Eunice Wong’s repertoire of delicious voices celebrates the patchwork of cultures and personalities in this thoroughly moving, heartwarming story about finding friendship and creating family.