Best of the Year

From Kerry Washington to Nathan Hill to Kennedy Ryan, creators spilled their favorite audio of the year.

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

From illuminating interviews with top creators to our favorite recommendations and features, here are our favorite blog posts from 2023.

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.

With unforgettable performances and life-changing storytelling, here are our top fiction picks of the year.

From a heartwarming tale about the essential experience of death to a story told by an adorable baby bison, these breakout debut novels lend voice to fresh perspectives.

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.

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

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.

We polled our colleagues from around the globe to find out: In a year of incredible listens, what was the one that rose to the top?

True crime enters its grown-up era with thoughtful, human storytelling that explores all angles of a crime.

This year’s top picks set a totally new bar for aural histories—including more authorrators, celebrity performances, and the return of some fan favorites.