February Earphones Awards Winners for AudioFile

Original Sins

The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of AmericanRacism

By: Eve L. Ewing
Narrated by: Robin Miles & Eve L. Ewing
Length: 12 hours 14 minutes

“I think everyone who grew up in the American school system should read this book. Both a look at the history of (mis)education to marginalized people to the continuing disenfranchisement of many students in America, I learned a lot from reading this. I will never look at schools or the United States in the same way. An excellent and... Read more

Under the Same Stars

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick

By: Libba Bray
Narrated by: January LaVoy, Jeremy Carlisle Parker & Major Curda
Length: 16 hours 30 minutes

“This novel feels unique and fresh for historical fiction! The three different timelines offer new points of view into familiar time periods that are often covered in the genre. Nothing feels redundant and every page is engaging, keeping the reader eager for the next chapter. This will be my new top recommendation for historical fiction! Read more

Bonded in Death

In Death: Book #60

By: J. D. Robb
Narrated by: Susan Ericksen
Length: 13 hours 49 minutes

“The energy and artistry Ericksen puts into her presentation make for an exciting listen.”—AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)

The #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war…

His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a... Read more

Listen to Your Sister

A Novel

By: Neena Viel
Narrated by: Eric Lockley, Kristolyn Lloyd & Zeno Robinson
Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

“Viel’s prose drew me in from the start, balancing dread and suspense perfectly with humor. I fell in love with the Williams siblings, and the multiple POV made me love and be exasperated with each of them in turn like I was in their shoes. Read more

Food for Thought

Essays and Ruminations

By: Alton Brown
Narrated by: Alton Brown
Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

“Everything you love about Alton Brown distilled into bite-sized essays. The humor and heart of his stories are especially potent in the audiobook which he narrates with his signature energetic cadence. Perfect for fans of Good Eats looking for another hit. Read more

The Quiet Librarian

A Novel

By: Allen Eskens
Narrated by: Ilvana Muratovic
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

“This book haunted me. Hana and Nura's story plagued my waking and dreaming life, and I couldn't put this book down until I knew how it all ended. Eskens writes with such a caring and deft hand about themes we don't dare look away from, and evokes such love and care and rage and heartache along the journey. Read this book and let it change you. Read more

A Century of Fiction in The New Yorker

1925-2025

By: New Yorker Magazine Inc
Narrated by: Deborah Treisman & Full Cast
Length: 46 hours 36 minutes

Edited by The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman, a celebratory selection from one hundred years of short stories in the magazine which has been the most influential and important showcase for the form and has launched dozens of stellar careers in fiction

There is simply no A–Z like the alphabet of fiction writers who have appeared in... Read more

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

A Novel

Meals to Remember at the Chibineko Kitchen Series: Book #1

By: Yuta Takahashi
Narrated by: Hanako Footman
Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite with departed loved ones—for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Midnight Library, and Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away.

Menu
Namero-don: Seasoned minced fish served on rice
Easy... Read more

The Strange Case of Jane O.

A Novel

By: Karen Thompson Walker
Narrated by: Jay Myers & Alex Sarrigeorgiou
Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

“An evocative, singular, genre-bending psychological mystery that left me absolutely breathless. Gorgeous, compelling prose guided me through this eerie tale that forced me to reckon with the alarming realization that my reality does not necessarily reflect objective truth. I devoured this book as fast as I could, unable to think of anything else... Read more

Waiting for the Long Night Moon

Stories

By: Amanda Peters
Narrated by: Ussani Taylor & Megan Tooley
Length: 5 hours 23 minutes

“This short story collection is filled with stunning prose, ranging chronologies, and characters that will stick with you after even the shortest vignette. A beautiful homage and moving contribution to the lineage of Indigenous storytelling. Read more