April Earphones Awards Winners for AudioFile

Boy

A Novel

By: Nicole Galland
Narrated by: Ell Potter
Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My favorite part was exploring the fluidity between feminine and masculine in a setting that is very foreign to me. I took a Shakespearean class one time in high school and laid that to rest but now it peaks my interest to learn more. I really enjoyed Joan and Sander. 💛 Read more

The Library of Lost Dollhouses

A Novel

By: Elise Hooper
Narrated by: Emily Rankin & Caroline Hewitt
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

“As an adult with a dollhouse I found this historically fun and educational! Read more

A Drop of Corruption

An Ana and Din Mystery

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #2

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 15 hours 50 minutes

“A fantastic read in its own right, this second Ana and Din mystery in the Shadow of the Leviathan series crackles as much as—and even more than—the first. Self-assured worldbuilding, a tight plot, and memorable characters. Strongly recommended. Read more

Nemesis

An Orphan X Novel

Orphan X: Book #10

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Scott Brick
Length: 16 hours 18 minutes

"Brick devotes attention to every voice…His accents and inflections boost the listening experience.” —AudioFile

No greater friend. No deadlier enemy.

The explosive new novel in the New York Times bestselling Orphan X series is flipping the acclaimed series on its head. Find out why series superfans and new listeners alike are calling it a... Read more

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng

By: Kylie Lee Baker
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

“In all its spinning, dazzling, genuinely terrifying aspects, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng sticks every landing. I could never predict where the story was going, but each sharp and shocking turn felt satisfying and extremely well-planned. Although this novel possesses an unforgettable cast, an original and compelling plot, and... Read more

Boat Baby

By: Vicky Nguyen
Narrated by: Vicky Nguyen
Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

“Being familiar with Vicki Nguyen's stellar reporting, then hearing her tell her family's tough and often complicated story and her career path was a delight. Read more

All the Other Mothers Hate Me

By: Sarah Harman
Narrated by: Georgina Sadler
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“Former girl band member Florence tries to prove her son’s innocence. But is he innocent? Read more

Whale Eyes

A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen

By: James Robinson
Narrated by: James Robinson
Length: 3 hours 33 minutes

“This incredible book is wonderful for middle grades through adults. The author uses interactive visuals and links to videos to illustrate how he sees the world, what it was like as a child to see differently than your classmates and family and how he became a storyteller and filmmaker, all with infectious empathy. You will want to look up his... Read more

A Proposal to Die For

By: Molly Harper
Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
Length: 11 hours 47 minutes

A fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a marriage proposal planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two).

Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingency plans and pros-and-cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving. But with rent costs rising at her office... Read more

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)

A Vera Wong Novel: Book #2

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 34 minutes

“Cozy mystery at its finest! Lovable Vera Wong will have you laughing out loud as she snoops her way to solving a murder. At the same time, you will want to join Vera in handing out big platefuls of love to the lost and vulnerable characters she meets. A perfect beach read. Well, a perfect any time read! Eunice Wong is the perfect narrator,... Read more