Best of the Year

These candid recollections of life, loss, love, and everything in between will stay with you long after the final word.

Thrills, chills, and inspirational stories en Español hooked us and kept us listening this year.

The year's best YA featured love stories for boys, thrillers with fresh takes on tried-and-true tropes, and sweet romances from new perspectives.

Recap the year with some of our favorite performers as they reminisce about their most memorable moments from behind the mic.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

From the Princess of Pop to the Duke of Sussex, this year in memoir was especially star-studded.

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.