2024 Audie Awards Finalists

All the Sinners Bleed

A Novel

By: S. A. Cosby
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

“Wow! What a roller coaster ride. I love that Cosby set up the story by talking about the land and the trauma that it can hold. Well done sir. Read more

Inside Voice

My Obsession with How We Sound

By: Lake Bell
Narrated by: Lake Bell
Length: 6 hours

A humorous, insightful, and personal deep dive into our most outward-facing, least-appreciated trait: our voice. Raise your hand if you cringe at the sound of your own voice, worry that you actually do sound like your mother, or have spent a sleepless night wondering if your inner and outer voices are in sync. Now, hands down, headphones on.... Read more

Sing a Black Girl's Song

The Unpublished Work of Ntozake Shange

By: Ntozake Shange
Narrated by: Alfre Woodard, D. Woods, Regina Taylor, Lynn Whitfield, Okwui Okpokwasili, Ifa Bayeza, Imani Perry, Robin Miles, Tarana Burke & Savannah Shange
Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

The Millions “Most Anticipated” Books of 2023

Never-before-seen unpublished works by award-winning American literary icon Ntozake Shange, featuring essays, plays, and poems from the archives of the seminal Black feminist writer who stands alongside giants like Toni Morrison and Alice Walker, curated by National Book Award winner Imani Perry with... Read more

Surrender

40 Songs, One Story

By: Bono
Narrated by: Bono
Length: 20 hours 24 minutes

“In Surrender, Bono gives you personal insight into his life, the creation of U2, and the inspiration for some of U2’s most iconic songs. But even more so, he goes into detail about his advocacy and how they came to be. And he shares some amazing stories about the famous people that he has had the opportunity to meet and work with. With every... Read more

Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia

By: Josh Azouz
Narrated by: Laila Ayad, Tara Lynne Barr, Patrick Heusinger, Daniel David Stewart, Simon Templeman & Pej Vahdat
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

In this darkly comic, poignant, and at times surreal play, two couples in Tunisia — one Muslim and one Jewish — share a deep and complicated friendship before the German takeover of their country in World War 2. Now under a brutal regime, they face the truth about their long-simmering feelings about friendship and romance as they struggle to... Read more

Behind the Seams

My Life in Rhinestones

By: Dolly Parton
Narrated by: Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren & Rebecca Seaver
Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

“If you thought you couldn't love universal treasure Dolly Parton more, you're in for a treat. The audiobook is recorded as an interview between Dolly and the fashion stylists and wig designers through her life. Dolly recounts how she found her power, brand and self through her own unique fashion of big hair, big heels and big fashion. Filled... Read more

La Finca

Love, Loss, and Laundry on a Tiny Puerto Rican Island

By: Corky Parker
Narrated by: Corky Parker
Length: 6 hours 57 minutes

“"I'm not crying, you're crying" is definitely the perfect match for this (audio)book narrated by the author herself (a detail that makes everything even more touching, besides she has a sweet calming voice that I found beguiling - at some point she even sings!). La Finca is basically an emotional account of Corky Parker's life through a common... Read more

Saved

A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home

By: Benjamin Hall
Narrated by: Benjamin Hall
Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

""An affecting, singular story...a bracing tale of life on the edge of death."" —Kirkus ReviewsWhen veteran war reporter Benjamin Hall woke up in Kyiv on the morning of March 14, 2022, he had no idea that, within hours, Russian bombs would nearly end his life. As a journalist for Fox News, Hall had worked in dangerous war zones like Syria and... Read more

The Last Lifeboat

By: Hazel Gaynor
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
Length: 10 hours 27 minutes

A Most Anticipated Book by Real Simple ∙ SheReads ∙ BookBub ∙ and more!

Inspired by a remarkable true story, a young teacher evacuates children to safety across perilous waters, in a moving and triumphant new novel from New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor.
 
1940, Kent: Alice King is not brave or daring—she’s happiest finding adventure... Read more

The Eyes and the Impossible

(Newbery Medal Winner)

By: Dave Eggers
Narrated by: Ethan Hawke
Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

“I think would have loved the bold, beautiful, triumphant story of Johannes the dog even if I had read it on paper, but nothing could be better than hearing it read by narrator Ethan Hawke. A virtuoso performance - pure audiobook perfection. Read more

Johanna Porter Is Not Sorry

By: Sara Read
Narrated by: Marni Penning
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

“Laugh out loud funny and poignant. I loved it!”—LORI FOSTER, New York Times bestselling author

Johanna is not a thief—and she is definitely not sorry.
In the back room at an elite gallery party, 40-something soccer mom Johanna Porter stands face to face with her younger self. The girl in the portrait, La Rosa Blanca, is fierce and fearless, and... Read more

Land of Milk and Honey

A Novel

By: C Pam Zhang
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

“Zhang’s gorgeous prose sets a stark contrast between a world destroyed and a seemingly pristine utopia. While darkness pervades this literary thrill ride, thoughtful questions about humanity save the reader from total madness. Read more

The Art Thief

A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

By: Michael Finkel
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini & Michael Finkel
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes

“Fascinating and devastating. Excellent on audio. Read more

The Lost Sons of Omaha

The Tragic Deaths of Jake Gardner and James Scurlock in a Fractured America (t)

By: Joe Sexton
Narrated by: Dion Graham
Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2023

“A meticulously researched and briskly written account that deftly weaves the influences of racial injustice, economic disparity, incendiary social media, and guns.” —Associated Press

From the award-winning journalist Bob Woodward calls “one of the truly great reporters working today,” a searing account of two... Read more

The Woman in Me

By: Britney Spears
Narrated by: Michelle Williams
Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

“I have a feeling we all don't know as much about Britney Spears as we thought we did, and listening to The Woman in Me reframed her story for me. With a bit of Britney to start, the narration is handed to Michelle Williams who gives grounding, a bit of sass, and a balance of the strong and gentle woman Britney seems to be. The story is intense... Read more

DIVA 2.0

12 Life Lessons from Me for You

By: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Narrated by: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Length: 4 hours 51 minutes

Emmy, Tony, and Spirit Award–winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph knows a thing or two about staying power in the capricious world of Hollywood. A seasoned professional who has taken the best lessons learned and used them to move her stellar career forward, she
now shares them with you. If you are an aspiring DIVA in training, regardless of your... Read more

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How to Take Back Our Time, Attention, and Purpose in a World Designed to Bury Us in Bullshit

By: Julio Vincent Gambuto
Narrated by: Julio Vincent Gambuto
Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

A life-changing guide to freeing ourselves from the utter nonsense of modern life, for fans of Atomic Habits and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck—the best book to read if you’re stressed-out, overloaded, or just plain weirded out by this crazy world we’re all living in.

“Simultaneously hilarious and deadly serious…An extraordinary book.”... Read more

Win Every Argument

The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking

By: Mehdi Hasan
Narrated by: Mehdi Hasan
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources.

Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.

MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to... Read more

The Wisdom of Morrie

Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully

By: Morrie Schwartz & Rob Schwartz
Narrated by: Rob Schwartz & Steven Weber
Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

“Beautiful…Those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired.”—Deepak ChopraFrom the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life. Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I... Read more

Anger Bang

Downside to Dating: Book #1

By: Avery Flynn
Narrated by: Kirsten Leigh & Lance Greenfield
Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

Sometimes you just need to bang it out …

Shy paleontologist Thea Pope just wants to get through her sister's '80s-themed monstrosity of a TV reality-show wedding so she can get to her summer field work. The only problem? Her sister has turned into the ultimate bridezilla—as in pink parasols, organza hats,
forcing people to shave and dye their... Read more