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NO ONE IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Greta Thunberg, read by Greta Thunberg, Saskia Maarleveld Dec 24, 2019

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Activist Greta Thunberg has inspired millions around the world. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss this audiobook of the 16-year-old's collected speeches, narrated with her clear passion and understanding of the urgency of climate change. It is an inspiring audiobook for listeners of any age, but particularly for any young person who has been emboldened by Thunberg or other young environmental activists. Saskia Maarleveld enlivens Thunberg's words in several speeches that she narrates in the collection. Published by Penguin Audio.

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THE STARLESS SEA by Erin Morgenstern, read by Dominic Hoffmann, Dion Graham, Bahni Turpin, Fiona Hardingham, Alan Corduner, Jorjeana Marie Dec 23, 2019

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Immerse yourself in this love letter to the power of stories. AudioFile's Emily Connelly tells host Jo Reed about becoming swept up in Erin Morgenstern's latest audiobook. Listeners meet Zachary Ezra Rawlins, new media graduate student and son of a fortune-teller, as he discovers a mysterious book tucked away in the school library. Zachary travels into fantastical realms, and all the rich details come to life with Dominic Hoffman's clear narration. Interwoven tales, impressively delivered by multiple performers, feature pirates, key collectors, story acolytes, and owl kings. Published by Random House Audio.

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Support for Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine comes from Paperback Classics, a new imprint from Oasis Family Media, bringing the best pulp and vintage paperbacks to audio, including 1960s cult-classic series Dark Shadows and Flash Gordon.

THE BROMANCE BOOK CLUB by Lyssa Kay Adams, read by Maxwell Caulfield, Andrew Eiden Dec 20, 2019

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A romance with an intriguing concept—men reading romance novels to help their own relationships. AudioFile Publisher Michele Cobb and host Jo Reed discuss why this romance works so well on audio. Andrew Eiden reads the contemporary narrative about Gavin's attempts to save his failing marriage, and Maxwell Caulfield narrates as the Count in the Regency romance that is guiding the men. Published by Penguin Audio.

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INSIDE OUT by Demi Moore, read by Demi Moore Dec 19, 2019

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Fans of Demi Moore's acting will want to immerse themselves in this velvety listening experience. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss the surprising emotional revelations in this Hollywood A-lister's honest reflection on her life. The author's low timbre and raspy voice guide us through her turbulent life and reveal juicy details from her Hollywood marriages. Listeners will feel as though they understand her and empathize when she falls into addiction. Published by HarperAudio.

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MEDALLION STATUS by John Hodgman, read by John Hodgman Dec 18, 2019

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Chase elite airline status with comedian and actor John Hodgman leading the way. His collection of humorous essays, many addressing travel and the trappings of life post-fame, is a delight. AudioFile publisher Michele Cobb tells host Jo Reed all the reasons she connected with this listen, including all of her time spent in airport lounges. Published by Penguin Audio.

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DEAR GIRLS by Ali Wong, read by Ali Wong, Justin Hakuta Dec 17, 2019

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The author is as candid in this memoir as she is in her viral comedy specials. AudioFile publisher Michele Cobb tells host Jo Reed about relating to the challenges and rewards of being a working mother supported by a husband who is willing to take on non-traditional roles. Filled with laughs, this honest celebrity biography read by the author and her husband is an absolutely fun listen with plenty of real stuff to say. Published by Random House Audio.

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TOIL & TROUBLE by Augusten Burroughs, read by Augusten Burroughs, Gabra Zackman, Robin Miles, Anne Bobby Dec 16, 2019

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Augusten Burroughs divulges his witchy truth in this offbeat memoir. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile publisher Michele Cobb delve into the author's unusual childhood and discover how witchcraft has continuously intervened in his life. The author narrates with a sharply articulated wry drawl, and an ensemble cast reads the parts of key female family members in his life. Published by Macmillan Audio.

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Interview with Adjoa Andoh 2019 Best Audiobooks Dec 13, 2019

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Adjoa Andoh's skilled narrations landed her on AudioFile's 2019 Best Audiobooks list twice! She joins Robin Whitten to discuss her 2019 Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror winner, Ann Leckie's THE RAVEN TOWER. This fantasy tale is full of powerful gods, complex political machinations, and revenge. Find out what special preparation is needed to narrate as an ancient god. Published by Hachette Audio. Adjoa also earned a spot on the 2019 Best Romance Audiobooks list for Talia Hibbert's contemporary British romance, GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN. Published by Harper Audio.

2019 Best Romance Audiobooks: THE BRIDE TEST by Helen Hoang, read by Emily Woo Zeller AMERICAN DREAMER by Adriana Herrera, read by Sean Crisden GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN by Talia Hibbert, read by Adjoa Andoh DESIRE LINES by Elizabeth Kingston, read by Nicholas Boulton RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE by Casey McQuiston, read by Ramon de Ocampo WOLF RAIN by Nalini Singh, read by Angela Dawe

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Interview with Vikas Adam: 2019 Best Audiobooks Dec 12, 2019

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Sandhya Menon's THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT SWEETIE is on AudioFile's list of 2019 Best Young Adult Audiobooks. Narrator Vikas Adam joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to share what he loved about co-narrating this YA audiobook romance along with Soneela Nankani. Vikas gives voice to the mixed feelings of Ashish Patel, a high school basketball star who has just been dumped by his college girlfriend. Ashish gives in to his parents' pressure to try arranged dating, and their pick is Sweetie, narrated by Soneela Nanakani. The two narrators create a tender story of self-discovery. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio.

2019 Best Young Adult Audiobooks: WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo, read by Elizabeth Acevedo THE SECRET COMMONWEALTH by Philip Pullman, read by Michael Sheen FRANKLY IN LOVE by David Yoon, read by Raymond J. Lee WAYWARD SON by Rainbow Rowell, read by Euan Morton THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT SWEETIE by Sandhya Menon, read by Vikas Adam, Soneela Nankani AKATA WARRIOR by Nnedi Okorafor, read by Yetide Badaki

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Interview with Anthony Rey Perez: 2019 Best Audiobooks Dec 11, 2019

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We continue our 2019 Best Audiobooks celebrations with Children & Family Listening. Anthony Rey Perez narrated Carlos Hernandez's SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE, an audiobook that blends realistic and fantastic events—and plenty of humor and heart. Anthony joined AudioFile's Robin Whitten to talk about narrating complex books for kids and teen listeners, growing up as a first generation Cuban-American in Miami, and his appreciation for Hernandez's imaginative characters. Published by Listening Library.

2019 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks: ADA TWIST AND THE PERILOUS PANTS by Andrea Beaty, read by Bahni Turpin OTHER WORDS FOR HOME by Jasmine Warga, read by Vaneh Assadourian SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez, read by Anthony Rey Perez CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E.B. White, read by Meryl Streep, January LaVoy, Kirby Heyborne, MacLeod Andrews, and a Full Cast WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA by Traci Sorell, read by Lauren Hummingbird, Agalisiga (Choogie) Mackey, Ryan Mackey, Traci Sorell, Tonia Weavel LOOK BOTH WAYS by Jason Reynolds, read by Heather Alicia Simms, Chris Chalk, Bahni Turpin, Adenrele Ojo, Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Guy Lockard, January LaVoy, David Sadzin, Jason Reynolds

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