Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

Ojibwe author Treuer’s new history, with its first-person accounts of indigenous people of North America, provides an uncompromising story of the oppression and violence tribes have experienced—from 1890 to the present.

A woman journeys toward self-discovery in celebrated author Conley’s new novel. Elsey is a painter and married mother living in China who has started drinking instead of making art — her time at a yoga retreat reveals many truths.

A late-summer canoe trip in Canada goes horribly wrong for two college friends despite their being well prepared and lifelong outdoorsmen. Like making the perfect cast to a rising trout, Deakins’s performance entices listeners to the bait.

An angel and a demon form an alliance to postpone the Apocalypse. Humor and wordplay know no bounds in this absurdly delightful comedy. Two audiobook versions of the 1990 collaboration between Gaiman and Pratchett offer great listening.

The irrepressible Flavia de Luce is at it again, as the young sleuth finds a new mystery at her sister Ophelia’s wedding. Jayne Entwistle’s portrait of Flavia and all the colorful characters never disappoints.

A full-length fantasy takes on the classic “Beauty and the Beast,” told from the point of view of the Beast. Jim Dale, narrator of the Harry Potter series, knows his magic and delights listeners with extraordinary storytelling.

The bleak and unforgiving Australian Outback is a character in Harper’s riveting mystery. The clues to the death of a son in a ranching family unfold slowly. A third brilliant collaboration between Jane Harper and narrator Stephen Shanahan.

An inspiring account of the Russian women combat pilots in World War II fighting against Nazi Germany. This fascinating portrait of aviator and adventurer Maria Roskova, who trained and led the female regiments, will appeal to teens.

Julia Whelan was named Best Female Narrator at the 2019 Audie Awards for her narration of Tara Westover’s EDUCATED. In our interview, she shares insights into the work that she puts into her audiobook narrations.

Greg Patmore brings listers to the land of the Vikings in Olivia Norem’s HIS VIKING BRIDE, this year’s Romance Audie Award winner. Aestrid has been kidnapped by Picts, and then rescued by her father’s enemy, Veleif. Patmore’s resonant timbre delights.

“A delightful puzzle, brilliantly read.” That’s what our reviewer had to say about the 2019 Audie Award Mystery winner, Elizabeth George’s THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERVES. Simon Vance narrates this vivid small-town murder mystery.

Don’t listen to this year’s 2019 Audies Best Male Narrator winner out in the woods at night. Edoardo Ballerini brings the suspense in WATCHERS by Dean Koontz, a story of genetic experiments and intelligent creatures.

Congratulations to Julia Whelan, named Best Female Narrator at the 2019 Audie Awards for her narration of EDUCATED by Tara Westover. Discover more about this riveting memoir and Westover’s journey out of a dangerous home and into the wider world.

Six excellent audiobooks are up for the coveted Audiobook of the Year award at the 2019 Audies, taking place tonight. We’re highlighting two of the finalists in today’s episode, but they’re all excellent choices for the top honor. Which one will take home the award?

What if you fell asleep and never woke up? What if an entire town did? Delve into the chaos with Cassandra Campbell’s elegant narration as your guide. Another story of compelling catastrophe from the author of AGE OF MIRACLES.