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AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2022

Audiobooks are companions and comfort, entertainment and escape, exploration and education, and most of all, listening to an audiobook is the profound pleasure of a voice in your ear, telling you a story. Each December, AudioFile editors cap our year of listening by selecting AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks. Below, you’ll find our picks for the Best Audiobooks of 2022 in nine categories--we celebrate and thank the talented authors, narrators, producers, and publishers who worked together to create these marvelous, moving, and memorable audio experiences. Download a PDF version of the list here.

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    A IS FOR OBOE: THE ORCHESTRA'S ALPHABET

    A IS FOR OBOE: THE ORCHESTRA'S ALPHABET by Lera Auerbach, Marilyn Nelson, read by Thomas Quasthoff

    Narrator Thomas Quasthoff's voice has a musicality perfectly suited to this rich alphabet book with its own symphonic score. This is a poetic tribute to the orchestra—from the titular oboe, offering its musical “A” at each symphony’s beginning, to musical notation, the conductor, the instruments, and the audience. In concert with the authors' passages, Quasthoff's German-accented baritone moves through alliterative phrases, describing singing piccolos, mournful English horns, and trilling woodwinds. There is simply no better way to experience this book than to hear it.

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    AIN'T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT

    AIN'T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT by Jason Reynolds, read by Jason Reynolds, Nile Bullock, Tatum Marylin Hall, JaQwan J. Kelly, DePre Owens

    How do you create an amazing audiobook from an illustrated novel in which the vibrant art takes center stage? Record two takes: one deftly narrated by Reynolds himself, and the second voiced by an outstanding cast.

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    ALL MY RAGE

    ALL MY RAGE by Sabaa Tahir, read by Deepti Gupta, Kamran R. Khan, Kausar Mohammed

    A stellar trio of narrators delivers the alternating viewpoints in this superb contemporary novel and National Book Award-winner set in California’s desert. Grief and loss paint narrator Kamran R. Khan’s voice as he portrays Salahudin, who fears the loss of his mother and the breakdown of his friendship with Noor.

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    AMERICAN MIDNIGHT

    AMERICAN MIDNIGHT by Adam Hochschild, read by Jonathan Todd Ross

    This is undoubtedly one of the year’s best and most important histories, narrated with impressive skill, balance, and restraint by Jonathan Todd Ross. The era of WWI and the 1920s was a time of unchecked racism, union opposition, and patriotic fervor, making this difficult but important listening still relevant today.

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    THE ANGEL OF ROME

    THE ANGEL OF ROME by Jess Walter, read by Edoardo Ballerini, Julia Whelan

    Golden Voice narrators Edoardo Ballerini and Julia Whelan narrate these empathic, witty, and finely wrought short stories that make the ordinary extraordinary.

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    THE ATLAS SIX

    THE ATLAS SIX by Olivie Blake, read by Steve West, David Monteith, Damian Lynch, Caitlin Kelly, Andy Ingalls, Munirih Grace, Siho Ellsmore, James Patrick Cronin

    Six exceptional individuals are recruited to join the mysterious Alexandrian Society. Listeners hear from prospective initiates from alternating points of view as the competition unfolds, all performed by a talented ensemble of narrators.

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    BAD CITY

    BAD CITY by Paul Pringle, read by Robert Petkoff

    Robert Petkoff narrates L.A. TIMES reporter Pringle’s painstaking multi-year investigation into corruption that makes for a true-crime story as compelling as any novel. Petkoff conveys all of the author’s passion, indignation, and abiding sense of justice.

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    THE BANGALORE DETECTIVES CLUB

    THE BANGALORE DETECTIVES CLUB by Harini Nagendra, read by Soneela Nankani

    With an engaging South Indian accent and lively characterizations, Golden Voice narrator Soneela Nankani paints a vibrant listening experience. When a defenseless woman is implicated in a murder case, new bride Kaveri launches an investigation in 1920s colonial Bangalore.

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    BIRDS OF PREY

    BIRDS OF PREY by Kelley Armstrong, Ace Atkins, C.J. Box, Allison Brennan, S.A. Cosby, Robert Dugoni, Tess Gerritsen, Heather Graham, Gregg Hurwitz, Kathy Reichs, Hank Phillippi Ryan, read by Lisa Flanagan, Nicky Endres, Fred Berman, MacLeod Andrews, Justis Bolding, and a Full Cast

    Harlan Coben challenged fellow authors to produce short audio-original thrillers inspired by birds of prey, and the result is a gripping and varied collection of expertly narrated mini-thrillers.

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    BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN

    BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN by Natalia Sylvester, read by Frankie Corzo

    Frankie Corzo delivers a satisfying and beautiful performance with her heartfelt and nimble narration. Peruvian-American teenager Veronica has hip dysplasia; being in the water is the only way she feels relief. She longs to become a mermaid performer—but her parents don’t approve.

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    THE BULLET THAT MISSED

    THE BULLET THAT MISSED by Richard Osman, read by Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman, Steph McGovern [Interview]

    The great Fiona Shaw’s performance of this third outing for the Thursday Murder Club is a multilayered joy. Her technique is impeccable as she delivers the deliciously funny dialogue of Osman’s elderly characters. A comic marvel.

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    A COURT OF MIST AND FURY

    A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J. Maas, read by Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Jon Vertullo, Amanda Forstrom, and a Full Cast

    Melody Muze inhabits the role of this story’s narrator, along with Feyre, a mortal in an immortal body who lives in the land of Faerie. Sound effects, background music, and an imaginative cast enhance this magical battle between good and evil.

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    DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE

    DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake, read by Kristen DiMercurio

    Kristen DiMercurio gives a spirted performance of this funny, sexy, and heartwarming queer rom-com. Delilah Green returns to Bright Falls to photograph her sister’s wedding—and falls for her sister’s best friend.

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    A DIFFERENT POND

    A DIFFERENT POND by Bao Phi, read by Bao Phi

    Music, sound effects, and poet Bao Phi’s soothing voice transport the listener to a boy's early morning fishing trip with his father. The audible smiles in Phi’s tone and the evocative way he says “slimy” bring joy to a story that also describes poverty and xenophobia. For the boy's family, fishing means food on the table, not sport, and his parents work all day, even on Saturday. The father's past in war-torn Vietnam also comes through the edges of the tale. Sweet music helps maintain the glimmer of childlike wonder that overlays the somber elements.

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    EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END

    EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END by C.L. Polk, read by January LaVoy

    January LaVoy’s captivating talents are on full display as she narrates a romantic, fantastical noir mystery. Helen Brandt has sold her soul to a demon, but now faces a chance to earn it back, save her city, and have a future with her girl.

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    EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS

    EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS by Joanna Ho, read by Justin Chien

    With warmth and sensitivity, Justin Chien presents this tender story about honoring oneself and one’s heritage. A Chinese boy tells his Baba that he is saddened by a friend’s drawing of him with eyes “as lines stretched across his face.” Standing him in front of a mirror, the boy’s Baba explains that his eyes “rise to the skies and speak to the stars.” The boy realizes that his legacy, culture, and deep family ties are represented by his eyes. Chien’s smooth narration and soothing tones showcase the descriptive story and the close relationship between the boy and his family.

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    FEN, BOG & SWAMP

    FEN, BOG & SWAMP by Annie Proulx, read by Gabra Zackman

    As Gabra Zackman narrates with exquisite timing and thoughtful pacing, listeners learn much from Proulx’s longtime focus on the wetter world. Proulx’s prose sparkles, and Zackman’s intelligent performance encourages listeners to absorb its powerful message.

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    FINDING ME

    FINDING ME by Viola Davis, read by Viola Davis

    Actor Viola Davis’s memoir captures the voice of a woman with a fascinating, heartbreaking lived experience. She is the consummate actor and storyteller, perfect for the audiobook medium. Her voice is vulnerable yet strong, and the result is electric.

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    FRANKLINLAND

    FRANKLINLAND by Lloyd Suh, read by Gregory Harrison, Larry Powell, Kurt Kanazawa

    In this fast-paced, comically insightful theatrical dialogue, narrators Gregory Harrison and Larry Powell spar as the brilliant, abrasive, confident Franklin and his not-so-confident illegitimate son, William. A marvelously performed entertaining romp through history.

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    HIS NAME IS GEORGE FLOYD

    HIS NAME IS GEORGE FLOYD by Robert Samuels, Toluse Olorunnipa, read by Dion Graham, Robert Samuels, Toluse Olorunnipa [Intro.]

    Dion Graham narrates with such knowing naturalism and compassion that it will just about break listeners’ hearts. He brings sensitive, bighearted George Floyd’s story to life in this moving audiobook.

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    HONEY & SPICE

    HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola, read by Weruche Opia

    Weruche Opia’s confident narration sings with a heady mix of feminine power and vulnerability. Opia builds an elegant, charismatic persona for Kiki Banjo, who doles out feminist relationship advice on her radio show. Add a fake relationship and a magical connection for a spellbinding story.

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    THE HONEYS

    THE HONEYS by Ryan La Sala, read by Pete Cross

    Narrator Pete Cross delivers a compelling performance of this supernatural thriller filled with secrets and emotional twists and turns at a summer camp full of surprises—and the not-so-sweet Honeys.

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    HOW DO YOU LIVE?

    HOW DO YOU LIVE? by Genzaburo Yoshino, Bruno Navasky [Trans.], Neil Gaiman [Fore.], read by Brian Nishii

    Brian Nishii narrates this uniquely thoughtful audiobook, translated from a 1937 Japanese classic. It is surprisingly relevant today. Fifteen-year-old Copper’s experiences with school friends and bullies alternate with philosophical conversations with his beloved uncle, who also writes essays. Nishii creates a heartfelt Copper, respectful and pleasant in both manner and voice, yet we hear painful remorse and shame when he deserts his own lofty ideals.

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    I WALK BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS

    I WALK BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS by T.C. Boyle, read by T.C. Boyle, Cheryl Smith, Jason Culp, Derek Perkins, Jeremy Arthur, Stephen Mendel, Johnathan McClain, Ewan Chung, Pete Simonelli, David de Vries, Nan McNamara, Rex Anderson

    This audiobook, narrated by the author and a talented cast, offers a cornucopia of Boyle’s vivid imaginings. His poignant stories paired with memorable narrations create a satisfying listening experience.

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    I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT

    I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT by Harvey Fierstein, read by Harvey Fierstein

    This wonderful audiobook is a special treat for those who know and love actor, writer, and director Harvey Fierstein. He narrates himself in THAT VOICE, and his singular, often outrageous perspective reflects his artistry. A must-listen.

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    IN LOVE

    IN LOVE by Amy Bloom, read by Amy Bloom

    Amy Bloom’s memoir moves gently between anecdotes of her past with her husband, Brian, and the journey the two take to Switzerland for their final days together. A loving tribute, and Bloom’s narration is remarkable.

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    INSIDE VOICE

    INSIDE VOICE by Lake Bell, read by Lake Bell et al.

    Film director Lake Bell says she is “obsessed with voices.” In this direct-to-audio book full of wide-ranging material, she considers matters anatomical, social, political, and historical as they relate to people’s voices.

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    JOAN IS OKAY

    JOAN IS OKAY by Weike Wang, read by Catherine Ho

    Narrator Catherine Ho gives a superb performance as she perfectly inhabits Joan, a first-generation Chinese American ICU physician. Ho's skillful approach pairs beautifully with Wang's penetrating writing to draw listeners into Joan's insightful journey toward self-realization.

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    KAMILA KNOWS BEST

    KAMILA KNOWS BEST by Farah Heron, read by Soneela Nankani

    The remarkably talented narrator Soneela Nankani performs this EMMA-inspired romance flawlessly. Kamila Hussain is living the perfect life—save for romance—and listeners will adore watching her find her way toward her surprisingly perfect match.

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    LIFE BETWEEN THE TIDES

    LIFE BETWEEN THE TIDES by Adam Nicolson, read by Leighton Pugh

    English actor Leighton Pugh’s engaging voice, which is both crisp and warm, is the perfect accompaniment to Adam Nicolson’s consideration of life in intertidal rock pools. A tender ode to nature.

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    THE MAID

    THE MAID by Nita Prose, read by Lauren Ambrose

    Narrator Lauren Ambrose performs this creatively crafted mystery featuring Molly, a hotel maid who finds a dead body while cleaning a suite. All clues point to her. Ambrose’s narration is perfection as Molly tries to solve the case and save herself.

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    THE LAST MAPMAKER

    THE LAST MAPMAKER by Christina Soontornvat, read by Sura Siu

    Sura Siu captivates as she narrates this breathtaking seafaring adventure. Sai is a bright-voiced, bold 12-year-old girl who is hoping to carve a new course for her life and leave her past behind. She’s thrilled when her assistantship to the bristly, demanding mapmaker Paiyoon yields an opportunity to join an expedition charting the Southern seas for the Mangkon kingdom. Sai soon hears rumors of a secret, dangerous plan to divert their course to find the Sunderlands, a fabled continent guarded by dragons.

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    THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT

    THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT by Maggie O'Farrell, read by Genevieve Gaunt, Maggie O'Farrell [Afterword]

    Genevieve Gaunt’s captivating performance illuminates this gripping historical novel set in Renaissance Italy like gold leaf on a beautiful manuscript. Hear the story of Lucrezia de’ Medici of Florence, who married Duke Alfonso d’Este of Ferrara in 1559.

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    THE MATCH

    THE MATCH by Harlan Coben, read by Steven Weber

    This audiobook is an edge-of-your-seat gripper. Wilde is a loner hero who survived living alone in the woods as a child. The story takes off like a rocket when family members are discovered, disappear, and bodies start to pile up. Narrator Steven Weber is a wizard at making the characters vivid. High-octane fun.

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    MAXINE JUSTICE

    MAXINE JUSTICE by Daniel Schwabauer, read by Aimee Lilly

    There can be no doubt that narrator Aimee Lilly is having fun portraying Maxine Justice, who is feisty, resilient, and a bit down on her luck. Lilly captures all of Max’s dry wit, which makes this whimsical sci-fi story full of humans, robots, and aliens even more effective.

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    MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING

    MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING by Marlon James, read by Bahni Turpin

    Bahni Turpin shows extraordinary range in her expert narration of this sprawling fantasy, the second installment of the Dark Star Trilogy. Listeners are treated to the fascinating and tumultuous 177-year life story of the witch Sogolon—from her painful childhood to her rise to power.

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    NIGHTCRAWLING

    NIGHTCRAWLING by Leila Mottley, read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt

    With Joniece Abbott-Pratt’s empathetic understanding of this novel’s complex characters, especially in the dialogue she performs, she creates one of the most moving and emotionally intimate audiobooks of the year.

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    THE PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN SONG

    THE PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN SONG by Bob Dylan, read by Bob Dylan, Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Sissy Spacek, Alfre Woodard, Jeffrey Wright, Renée Zellweger

    This momentous work takes listeners deep inside the emotional narratives and cultural ethos behind seven decades of pop songs. It’s a moving experience to hear Dylan’s takes on iconic songs, and other remarkable cast members all narrate with engagement and charisma.

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    THE REVOLUTIONARY: SAMUEL ADAMS

    THE REVOLUTIONARY: SAMUEL ADAMS by Stacy Schiff, read by Jason Culp

    Virtuoso narrator Jason Culp re-creates the world of the American Revolution in this biographical work on an almost-forgotten Founding Father. Culp moves smoothly between the writings of Adams’s fellow revolutionaries and Schiff’s brisk narrative of the tumultuous time.

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    RHYME'S ROOMS

    RHYME'S ROOMS by Brad Leithauser, read by Kevin R. Free

    Poetry is meant to be heard, and this detailed explanation of its pistons and gears finds its natural form as an audiobook. Narrator Kevin R. Free performs the work with ease, clarity, and precision.

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    SEATMATE

    SEATMATE by Cara Bastone, read by Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, Dina Pearlman

    Narrators Amanda Ronconi and Zachary Webber are utterly convincing as two seatmates who hit it off on a crowded and eventful bus ride from Boston to New York City. The immediacy of their story, the skilled cast of secondary characters, and immersive sound effects make for an addicting treat.

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    SOLITO

    SOLITO by Javier Zamora, read by Javier Zamora

    Javier Zamora narrates his memoir with power and quiet, beautiful humanity. His account of his childhood migration from El Salvador to the U.S. provides listeners with a window into a truly heartbreaking first-person experience.

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    SOMETHING FABULOUS

    SOMETHING FABULOUS by Alexis Hall, read by Nicholas Boulton

    Narrating with verve, Nicholas Boulton delivers a delightful romp through romance tropes and genres. Stuffy Valentine Layton, Duke of Malvern, and flighty Bonaventure Tarleton are total opposites—and yet, they fall for each other on the hunt for Bonny’s sister, Valentine’s intended match.

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    A SPY'S LIFE

    A SPY'S LIFE by Henry Porter, read by Matthew Lloyd Davies

    Matthew Lloyd Davies’s performance is intelligent, honest, and compelling in this intriguing story filled with spycraft and surprises. Davies’s flexible voice and characterizations are credible thanks to his top-notch acting, and he captures all the emotions packed into this terrific audiobook.

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    SUPER-INFINITE

    SUPER-INFINITE by Katherine Rundell, read by Simon Vance

    Portraying the life of the seventeenth-century poet John Donne, narrator Simon Vance is, as always, eloquent, precise, and finely attuned. A fine production of one of the year’s best literary biographies.

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    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING by Julia Whelan, read by Julia Whelan

    Author and Golden Voice Julia Whelan narrates the emotional and romantic story of Sewanee, an actress who finds success as an audiobook narrator after a tragic accident. Listeners will hear sparks fly when Sewanee collaborates with a secretive male narrator.

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    THIS TIME TOMORROW

    THIS TIME TOMORROW by Emma Straub, read by Marin Ireland

    Marin Ireland offers an adroit and heartfelt performance of Emma Straub’s clever time-travel novel that explores what makes life meaningful. Ireland’s welcoming voice and deft pacing keep listeners fully engaged in the insightful, generous plot.

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    WAKE

    WAKE by Rebecca Hall, Tyler English-Beckwith, read by DeWanda Wise, Chanté Adams, Jerrie Johnson, Bahni Turpin, and a Full Cast

    Based on Hall’s pioneering research into women-led slave revolts and real-life reactions to her work, this combined memoir/audio play/graphic novel bursts with energy and inspiration. History should always sound this alive.

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    THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD

    THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD by Tiffany D. Jackson, read by JD Jackson, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Joy Nash, Christopher Salazar, Karen Malina White

    Versatile narrators effectively differentiate interwoven characters’ perspectives in this retelling of Stephen King’s CARRIE. Maddy, a timid biracial teen who is bullied at school, has secret psychic powers that explode on prom night with disastrous consequences.

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    WHAT SOULS ARE MADE OF

    WHAT SOULS ARE MADE OF by Tasha Suri, read by Alex Williams, Becca Hirani

    Alex Williams and Becca Hirani give impassioned performances in a captivating retelling of Emily Brontë's WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Suri’s adaptation gives listeners perspectives on the minds of two teenagers who are desperately in love, while also delving into their backstories and underscoring the impact of British colonization.

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    WINNIE-THE-POOH

    WINNIE-THE-POOH by A.A. Milne, read by Barbara Rosenblat

    Children of all ages love the classic and iconic character Winnie-the-Pooh in many forms, and here is a fully engaging audiobook. Beautifully narrated by Barbara Rosenblat, this collection of short stories will linger in the hearts and minds of all listeners. She masterfully delights in and embodies wonder, innocence, and imagination. Rosenblat’s tender performance is paced perfectly for young children as they sit cross-legged on the floor or curl up next to their loved ones at bedtime.

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    WITCHES ABROAD

    WITCHES ABROAD by Terry Pratchett, read by Indira Varma, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy

    This highly amusing new recording of a classic in Pratchett’s beloved Discworld series, primarily narrated by Indira Varma with distinct British voices, introduces listeners to a godmother-witch, Magrat. She must stop the servant Emberella from marrying the prince, which (surprisingly) would destroy the kingdom.

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    WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME

    WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME by Sandra Cisneros, read by Sandra Cisneros

    Sandra Cisneros’s performance of her poetry is a marvel. Her voice is a wonderful instrument conveying her intentions in these deeply personal poems examining life as a woman of a certain age in Mexico and the U.S. with humor and poignancy.

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    YOU DON'T KNOW US NEGROES

    YOU DON'T KNOW US NEGROES by Zora Neale Hurston, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Genevieve West [Eds. & Intro.], read by Robin Miles

    Robin Miles captures Hurston’s intonations and invigorates her essays with an understanding of the author’s intentions, helping to reveal her meanings and bring Hurston’s world vividly to life.

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