From one-man shows captured live onstage to full-cast recordings, experience the joys of theater productions direct to your headphones with these moving (and fun!) listens.

Immersive adventures with complex heroes rose to the top of this year's sci-fi.

From cold case investigations and revealing interviews to innovative scripted shows, it was a great year for podcasts across the board.

The year's best nonfiction both edified and entertained as it invited us to wrestle with startling truths.

This year’s YA adventures had young heroes worrying about college, loving despite the fear of losing their beloved to the law or illness, and stepping up to lead their family dynasties.

Mind games, tainted love, and shocking killer plots: This year's top twisty tales will keep you listening to the last moment.

In turns heartrending and quick-witted, these candid listens are exemplars of the genre.

It was an exceptional year for fantasy, with awesome standalones and the return of a few favorite series.

With captivating works by both Latin American authors and renowned English-language writers whose brilliance has been translated into Spanish, our favorite listens are an enthralling blend of culture, history, and imagination.

Discover the most petrifying plots from debut authors as well as legends of the genre—all enriched by stellar performances from some of our favorite narrators.

It was a good year for those who identify as silly geese at heart.

There's never been a harder year to narrow down—each of these top picks is guaranteed to delight both young listeners and their grown-ups.