Best of the Year

From one-man (and -woman!) shows, to multi-cast genre-benders, these were the most amazing performances from Audible Theater in 2022.

These breakout debuts are proof that the future of storytelling is remarkably bright!

From insights on the healing power of sound to tips for raising the next generation, these are 2022's best audiobooks and podcasts on the vital topic of well-being.

More than shocking and chilling, our picks for the best true crime listens of 2022 will keep you riveted and leave you thinking.

2022's top fantasies transported us to other worlds and realms through the power of voice.

From ruminations on addiction and recovery to genre-bending blends of biography and cultural criticism, these are 2022's best memoirs.

Twists, turns, and the darker side of storytelling.

Despite the glitz and glamour, these celebrity memoirs take us through the highs and lows of the human experience.

The best of the best in the most competitive, immersive, and important year of children's literature.

Terrifying, realistic, ambitious, and hopeful, the best sci-fi listens of 2022 sounded a lot like real life.

These outstanding Spanish-language listens reflect the diversity, beauty, and power of literature and life experiences from gifted writers across Latin America and other countries with Spanish roots.