UK-books: The Contenders for the Best Audiobooks of the Year

Friday 23 March 2018

The Contenders for the Best Audiobooks of the Year

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Calling all audiobook fans! Curious about the year's best-of-the-best listens? We've got you covered. Below is a roundup of the 2018 Audie Award finalists selected by the Audio Publishers Association, the premier authority in the audiobook industry. Up first are the five contenders for Audiobook of the Year, a few of which have already been chosen by our readers as some of the best recommendations for first-time listeners.

We also included the finalists for Best Fiction, Best Nonfiction, and Best Young Adult. For more information on other finalists and categories, check out their official website. The winners will be announced on May 31. Which contenders will you be rooting for? Don't forget to add your favorites to your Want to Read shelf!

Finalists for Audiobook of the Year

Born a Crime

by Trevor Noah

The APA judges weigh in: "Trevor Noah's formidable storytelling skills combined with his facility with various South African dialects and accents immerse listeners in this captivating account of his coming of age during the apartheid era."

Columbus Day (Expeditionary Force #1)

by Craig Alanson

The APA judges weigh in: "A rousing military science fiction adventure read with humor and gusto by R.C. Bray, chock-full of compelling characters from across the galaxy."

The Handmaid's Tale: Special Edition

by Margaret Atwood

The APA judges weigh in: "Claire Danes' flawless performance of this dystopian modern classic is supported by additional material written for the audio by author Margaret Atwood, extending the original work."

Lincoln in the Bardo

by George Saunders

The APA judges weigh in: "In a stunning choral performance featuring 166 voices, Saunders' innovative novel is transformed into an auditory experience unlike any other, revealing President Lincoln's grief after his son's death."

The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness

by Paula Poundstone

The APA judges weigh in: "Paula Poundstone infuses the story of her career as a comedian and her experiences as a parent with self-deprecating humor and sharp wit, framed by her search for personal happiness."

Finalists for Best Fiction