Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews

This long-running thriller series by Daniel Silva features spymaster Gabriel Allon. And the audiobook features master narrator George Guidall. One of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he rips through German, Russian, and Israeli names with ease and keeps the tension high. THE OTHER WOMAN does not disappoint. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter on our website. Hosted by: Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine founder and editor Robin Whitten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beautifully written and performed, Anne Tyler’s novel reminds us that families come in all shapes and sizes. The Baltimore setting of CLOCK DANCE gets special attention from narrator Kimberly Farr. Humorous and relatable, her performance inspired AudioFile reviewer S.J. Henschel to tell us, “Get this audiobook--immediately!” It’s an Earphones Award winner. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter on our website. Hosted by: Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine founder and editor Robin Whitten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new documentary about Robin Williams just out on HBO, AudioFile reviews ROBIN by Dave Itzkoff, narrated by Fred Berman. This biography captures the depth of Robin Williams, exploring both the humor and the tragedy of this beloved comedian. Listen for an excerpt of this remarkable audiobook. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter on our website. Hosted by: Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine founder and editor Robin Whitten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the theatrical release of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” AudioFile looks at THE GOOD NEIGHBOR by Maxwell King, a book and audio honoring Fred Rogers. LeVar Burton, actor and host of the award-winning children’s series “Reading Rainbow,” warmly invites listeners into the life of American icon Fred Rogers, creator and host of the PBS television show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Listen to LeVar reading a clip about Fred Rogers’ mother--an inspiration for his iconic show. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter on our website. Hosted by: Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine publisher Michele Cobb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the launch of AudioFile Magazine's new podcast, Behind the Mic! Editors and reviewers from AudioFile Magazine give their recommendations for the best audiobook listening Monday through Friday. This podcast will help you find your next great audiobook. In addition to the audiobook recommendations, we’ll have bonus episodes of in-depth conversations with the best voices in the audiobook world. Today we recommend WHAT TO READ AND WHY by Francine Prose, read by Allyson Johnson. This audiobook of essays is perfect for listeners who are book lovers and literary enthusiasts. Listen for an excerpt of this recommended audiobook. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter on our website: On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine founder and editor Robin Whitten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are an audiobook listener, our Behind the Mic podcast is the best way to get audiobook recommendations. With audiobooks, it's not just the story that's important, it's also the narrator who makes the magic. That's where Behind the Mic comes in! Every week, our host Jo Reed discusses excellent new audiobooks with our guests, all editors and contributors to AudioFile Magazine. Listen to episodes every weekday for a short, 5 minute discussion about great new audiobooks. We always include a clip so you can hear the narration for yourself. Bonus interview episodes give us a chance for a deeper dive into a particular narrator's work, or insights into an author's perspectives on audiobooks. Follow our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. For more on AudioFile Magazine, visit our website, where you'll find thousands of audiobook reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices