They might not receive as much attention as The Oscars [2], but each year The Audies [3] highlight the best in audiobooks from the previous year. The Audies feature 30 categories, including Biography/Memoir, Fiction, History, Humor, Solo Narration, and Original Work. The awards will be announced at the Audies Gala on May 24, 2011, but you probably won't see the winners strutting down the red carpet on television.
There are some strong contenders this year, including the titles listed below. Why not branch out from your usual audiobook selections and try one of these quality guaranteed nominees?
Every Last One [4] by Anna Quindlen Fall of Giants [5] by Ken Follett
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls [6] by Jane Austen and Steve Hockensmith
The Postmistress [7] by Sarah Blake The Book of Spies [8] by Gayle Lynds
Black Magic Sanction [9] by Kim Harrison Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk [10]by David Sedaris
For Kids:
Epossumondas Plays Possum [11] by Coleen Salley Judy Moody and Stink: the Holly Joliday [12]by Megan McDonald
Alchemy and Meggy Swann [13] by Karen Cushman One Crazy Summer [14] by Rita Williams-Garcia
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate [15] by Jacqueline Kelly The Magician's Elephant [16] by Kate DiCamillo
Full Nominee List [17]
