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#ROTD #AudiobookRV This bittersweet, immersive audiobook unites author #LilyKing with #RebeccaLowman at her shape-shifting best. Lowman matches her tone, pace, & timing to each character as the protagonist reveals a unique love triangle, then flashes forward decades later. #SimonAudio bit.ly/46EZU9N

07.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview After Celia curses her beloved brother, she tries to make amends. Narrator Ella Lynch demonstrates her expansive gifts throughout this fantasy audiobook, giving unique and distinct voices to all its characters. #EarphonesAward #NaomiNovik #prhaudio bit.ly/481a9WW

02.10.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lifting Voices: Recommended Audiobook Listening for Hispanic Heritage Month Latino audiobook narrator AndrΓ© Santana weighs in

My latest @everylibrary.bsky.social feature! Deep gratitude to special guest @andreonthemic.com for weighing in on #HispanicHeritageMonth from the Brazilian perspective. There's even a cheeky #bannedbook bonus! @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social @audiobookaddicts.bsky.social

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26.09.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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KATABASIS by RF Kuang Read by Morag Sims Will Watt | Audiobook Review | AudioFile Magazine AudioFile Audiobook Review: Morag Sims and Will Watt provide fittingly erudite performances of this layered audiobook. Cambridge is home to a top-tier academic Magick program. Wh

#ROTD #AudiobookReview #ReviewOfTheDay Morag Sims & Will Watt provide fittingly erudite performances of this layered audiobook in which 2 graduate students embark on a quest to rescue an esteemed professor from hell. Thought provoking; affecting. #EarphonesAward #harperaudio #RFKuang

18.09.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME by Arundhati Roy Read by Arundhati Roy | Audiobook Review | AudioFile Magazine AudioFile Audiobook Review: Arundhati Roy's moving performance illuminates her tumultuous experience of being raised in India by her fierce mother, Mary Roy, whom she refers to a

#ROTD #AudiobookReview #ReviewOfTheDay Arundhati Roy's moving performance illuminates her tumultuous experience of being raised in India by her fierce mother. A haunting and tender memoir. simonaudio.bsky.social

16.09.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AudioFile Magazine’s SF and Fantasy Audiobook PicksΒ for September AudioFile MagazineΒ highlights their sff/h audiobook recommendations for September 2025. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN By Ray Bradbury | Read by Prentice Onayemi, Ari Fliakos, Marin Ireland AudioFile Ear…

AudioFile Magazine’s SF and Fantasy Audiobook Picks for September
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09.09.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Better Living Through Audio: 7 Ways Free Audiobooks Can Improve Your Life The quiet revolution in literacy, inclusion, and everyday joy

Super pleased to share my latest @everylibrary.bsky.social listicle on how #audiobooks can enhance your life as well as support your local #library! πŸ“šπŸŽ§

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02.09.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Most Anticipated Audiobooks of September Each month, our friends atΒ AudioFileΒ Magazine share a curated list of the best audiobooks for your literary listening pleasure. * SEPTEMBER FICTION The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani | Rea…

.@lithub.com.web.brid.gy featured THE LISTENERS on "What to Listen to This Month" lithub.com/the-most-ant...

And Erin Bennett got an Earphones award from @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social for her narration, so . . . give it a listen? www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read...

03.09.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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KISS HER GOODBYE by Lisa Gardner Read by Hillary Huber | Audiobook Review | AudioFile Magazine AudioFile Audiobook Review: Golden Voice Hillary Huber masterfully delivers two very different stories that dramatically collide: a tragic family saga unfolding around the U.S. t

#ROTD #AudiobookRV πŸŽ™οΈ #GoldenVoice Hillary Huber masterfully delivers two very different stories that dramatically collide: a family saga unfolding around the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan & a fast-paced thriller set in Arizona. #EarphonesAward #LisaGardner #HachetteAudio bit.ly/47PGJe7

04.09.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TUCK EVERLASTING by Natalie Babbitt Gabrielle Zevin Intro Read by Alexis Bledel Gabrielle Zevin Intro | Audiobook Review | AudioFile Magazine AudioFile Audiobook Review: Narrator Alexis Bledel superbly imparts the magical realism in this classic, which contains an insightful new introduction. One morning in a long-ago

#ROTD #AudiobookReview #PubDay Narrator Alexis Bledel superbly imparts the magical realism in this classic. One morning in a long-ago village, Winnie discovers a magical spring and the secret of the extraordinarily long-lived Tuck family...#EarphonesAward #macmillanaudio

02.09.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Most Anticipated Audiobooks of September Each month, our friends atΒ AudioFileΒ Magazine share a curated list of the best audiobooks for your literary listening pleasure. * SEPTEMBER FICTION The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani | Rea…

Our friends at @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social round up their most anticipated audiobooks of September.

29.08.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social Review of the Graphic Audio adaptation of Crescent City 3: House of Flame and Shadow (2 of 2) by Sarah J. Maas! "Lead narrator Colleen Delany takes on the lion's share of this full-cast dramatization..." https://loom.ly/cePdo3w

29.08.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview Gabra Zackman's performance effectively demonstrates a kind of narration multitasking. In one way, she's conveying a diabolical true-crime mystery, complete with myriad details and dead ends #EarphonesAward #prhaudio bit.ly/45xQxrQ

28.08.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview In a masterful performance, #GoldenVoice Edoardo Ballerini narrates art restorer & spy Gabriel Allon’s latest adventure, set largely in Italy and the Vatican. Listeners are swept into the intrigue surrounding a da Vinci masterpiece. #EarphonesAward #harperaudio bit.ly/3HA8SuX

21.08.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview #PubDay This collection of interconnected short stories is a delight. Southern humorist and actress #FannieFlagg narrates her own work with a touch of whimsy. You can almost hear the sparkle in her eye. πŸͺ© #prhaudio bit.ly/418v1XZ

19.08.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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6 Silly and Summery Audiobooks for Ages 4-6+ Get ready for some silly and summery adventures with these audiobooks that bring laughs and fun for the young listeners, ages 4-6+.

🎧 Back to school doesn't mean summer's over! Make the most of remaining sunny days with these 6 silly & summery audiobooks for ages 4-6+. From cranky crows to untrustworthy fishβ€”guaranteed family giggles!

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12.08.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey @nealshusterman.bsky.social ... Congrats! I hope yours is in the mail as well. :). Thanks @simonandschuster.bsky.social and @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social

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Image of HOMEMAKER book cover on a cell phone screen attached to a pair of white headphones against a gray-to-peach gradient background. AudioFile logo is shown above the words "earphones award winner" and the quotation "Mia Hutchingson-Shaw's narration feels like a comfy blanket, a perfect blend of mystery, humor, and tenderness."

Image of HOMEMAKER book cover on a cell phone screen attached to a pair of white headphones against a gray-to-peach gradient background. AudioFile logo is shown above the words "earphones award winner" and the quotation "Mia Hutchingson-Shaw's narration feels like a comfy blanket, a perfect blend of mystery, humor, and tenderness."

Congratulations to Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, whose richly textured and sympathetic narration of the HOMEMAKER audiobook has been awarded an Earphones Award from @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social! We couldn't agree more with their assessment of Mia's amazing work bringing Prairie Nightingale to life. ❀️

14.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookRV Curiosity-driven research has led to discoveries in many unexpected areas, such as land–mine detecting rats, fish cannons to transport fish, & mantis shrimp "fight clubs." Narrator Eileen Stevens strikes an upbeat tone. #EarphonesAward hachetteaudio.bsky.social bit.ly/4ftTVqY

14.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookRV Listeners must pay close attention to follow the many personas of this mystery’s sinister main character, expertly performed by Richard Armitage. The women are masterfully voiced by an exceptional ensemble. simonaudio.bsky.social bit.ly/4fpB54h

12.08.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #ReviewOfTheDay #AudiobookReview Narrator Caitlin Davies delivers a warm, emotionally rich performance of this feel-good audiobook. Davies infuses the story with tenderness and playfulness, matching its themes of second chances, found family, and quiet courage. #macmillanaudio bit.ly/4ohgJ1j

05.08.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be Brave, Be Kind, Be You My watchwords this summer are: Be brave, be kind, be you. Sometimes, I’ll admit, it’s a struggle to be courageous, compassionate, and true all in the same week. I need inspiration and some laughter…

Sometimes, it’s a struggle to be courageous, compassionate, and true all in the same week. If you need inspiration and some laughter to nudge you in the right direction, don't forget: #TheresAnAudiobookForThat. #SummerJoy #SummerListening

02.08.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To share, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery audiobook was chosen by @locusmag.bsky.social & @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social as a top fantasy pick for July! Folks can visit locusmag.com/2025/07/audi... 🌺✨️ Beyond grateful.✨🌻

21.07.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Dion Graham for winning the @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social Earphones Award for his narration of The Spinach King by John Seabrook! πŸ†πŸŽ§

For full review: www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read...

28.07.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got my latest copy of @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social and found a sweet surprise! Thank you for publishing my review of The Queens of Crime - seeing it in print always hits different. Read the full #EarphonesAward review online below. #mystery #history #audiobooks πŸ—‘πŸŽ§

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30.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookRV Comedian @tamis.bsky.social narrates her debut memoir with dynamic energy. Her narration reflects deep love for her family, no matter how chaotic they may be. Laugh through her shrewd observations of the absurdity & dysfunction. #EarphonesAward #bloomsburypublishing bit.ly/4o6hudl

31.07.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview Erin Bennett’s complex narration of this historical audiobook wraps listeners in a web of mystery. Bennett successfully takes on the momentous task of crafting authentic voices for a myriad of characters. #EarphonesAward #PenguinRandomHouseAudio bit.ly/3H5GNLV

29.07.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Disability Pride Audiobooks Disability Pride Audiobooks

🏳️🌈 Narratives of #DisabilityPride center on the experiences and achievements of the many differently abled activists who have brought changes to our shared experiences of the world. Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! bit.ly/4m9kp3b #ThanksToTheADA #ADA35

26.07.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookRV #GoldenVoice George Guidall masterfully draws listeners into Sheriff Walt Longmire’s search for a missing woman in Wyoming’s Red Desert. Craig Johnson’s vivid descriptions are matched by Guidall’s pacing and tone. #EarphonesAward @recordedbooks.bsky.social bit.ly/416dAHn

24.07.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ROTD #AudiobookReview #ReviewOfTheDay Emily Rankin’s performance is so subtle that she disappears completely into this novel. Michelle Huneven’s family saga combines tenderness, sadness, joy, and grief with exquisite prose and psychological insights. #EarphonesAward #prhaudio bit.ly/4kUWMdI

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