Whether you’re sewing, knitting, beading, etching, hand lettering, or stamping, you need your eyes on your craft project and not on a screen. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be entertained while you work. Keep your ears engaged by pressing play on an audiobook. Read more
Anne Tyler is the author of more than twenty novels. Her twentieth novel, A Spool of Blue Thread, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2015. Her eleventh novel, Breathing Lessons, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1989. Her novel Clock Dance was our recent #VolumesBookClub pick. And now, we’re celebrating her lifetime of fantastic work through the unique experience audiobooks provide. Read more
by Emily Parliman, Editor
Whether your teen is attending classes online or taking a break from classes altogether, it’s smart to enrich any downtime with supplementary content. We’ve assembled a list of audiobook recommendations to help bridge the weeks between classes. On our list you’ll find engaging nonfiction that has tie-ins to common school syllabi, can’t-go-wrong classics, frequently “required reading,” and fast-paced historical fiction. Read more
A thrilling mystery. A heartfelt coming-of-age. A swoon-worthy romance. Really good stories are ageless—especially when it comes to YA (audio)books. Read more
Last month’s midterm elections saw a number of new leaders appointed to political office. As our country continues to evolve, it’s also important to take note of where we came from. Read more
‘Tis the season for celebrating another great year of audiobook listening! Read more
We’re in the midst of fashion month (more specifically, New York Fashion Week)! The presence of glamorous models, inventive street style, and big industry names milling around, makes it easy to become fascinated. Read more
Learning about other children around the world through stories is one of the ways in which audiobooks can teach young listeners. Read more
Each of these five African-American authors has written books that are read, studied, and discussed across the country—and around the world. Read more