The Contenders for the Best Audiobooks of the Year

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!
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
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."
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 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."
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 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
Written by Wray Delaney and narrated by Rachel Atkins.
Written by Fredrik Backman and narrated by Marin Ireland.
Written by Gail Honeyman and narrated by Cathleen McCarron.
Written by Abby Fabiaschi and narrated by Susan Bennett, Dan Bittner, and Therese Plummer.
Written by Nancy Peacock and narrated by J.D. Jackson.
Written by Lisa See and narrated by Ruthie Ann Miles.
Finalists for Best Nonfiction
Written by Nate Blakeslee and narrated by Mark Bramhall.
Written and narrated by documentary filmmaker Jon Ronson.
Written by Richard Lloyd Parry and narrated by Simon Vance.
Written by Jonathan Allen and narrated Kimberly Farr.
Written and narrated by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Finalists for Best Young Adult
Written by Libba Bray and narrated by January LaVoy.
Written by Francisco X. Stork and narrated by Roxana Ortega and Christian Barillas.
Written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Bahni Turpin.
Written and narrated by Newbery Award winner Kwame Alexander.
Written by Mitali Perkins and narrated by Sneha Mathan, Shivali Bhammer, Priya Ayyar, and others.
Which audiobook finalists are you most excited about? Let's us know in the comments!
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I would nominate Sing, Unburied, Sing as an outstanding performance in Audiobook. The readers did a great job, particularly the woman who read Leonie's part.





I would say the same, yes...

I read the book in hardcopy and loved it. But I understand there are 166 voices that I would imagine would be extremely confusing to try to follow on an audiobook.



Which is why it'll probably not win...





I would nominate Sing, Unburied, Sing as an outstanding performance in Audiobook. The r..."
I listened to Lincoln in Bardo on audio too, but got lost, so I read along with the book,, I honestly think you need both to get the whole impact of that book..
The Last Jedi Audiobook of The Novelization HAS To Be on This List :D

The first is The Handmaid's tale, but I actually preferred Joanna David's narration.
I didn't like "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" as much as the majority of its readers, but Cathleen McCarron's narration was indeed very good.



I agree. There are some books that while excellent, are not ideal for listening and this is one. I tried listening, got very confused, took the book out of the library and was enthralled. I'm really surprised this made the audio list, but suspect it's because the book itself was praised and put on many "best" lists.

Also didn't know Elizabeth Warren narrated her book, very cool!"
Both are excellent, and couldn't have been read by anyone else.


