The Audies, looking back over 30 years

Looking Back: 30 Years of Excellence in Audiobooks over 30 days

For 30 years, the APA has celebrated the best in audiobooks, recognizing titles that have shaped the industry and captivated listeners. While many of these standout works were named Audiobook of the Year, others have earned special commendations, such as induction into the Audiobook Hall of Fame for outstanding sales and influence. From gripping fiction to thought-provoking non-fiction, these audiobooks have redefined the possibilities of the medium, making a lasting impact on audiences and the audiobook landscape. As we look back on three decades of excellence, we honor the titles that have pushed boundaries, set trends, and continue to raise the bar for what audiobooks can achieve. We’ll be posting an audiobook a day for the 30 days leading up to the 2025 gala.

🧺📚 Spin cycles. Stacked readings. One voice that makes it all feel lighter. Because even the most ordinary moments deserve a little magic. Stories That Speak to You—the ones that turn laundry day into something worth remembering. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

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🛫📖 Announcements echo. Delays drag on. But in your ears—a voice cuts through the noise, pulling you into a thriller that makes the wait feel like a detour worth taking. Stories That Speak to You—wherever life leaves you lingering. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

🛋️✨ Outside: pillows and blankets. Inside: dragons, galaxies, secret worlds. Stories That Speak to You—especially the ones that turn living rooms into enchanted kingdoms. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

🎙️ Stories that speak to you. This Audiobook Month, we’re spotlighting the voices behind the magic. In this special video, narrator Kerry Hutchinson shares what draws him to storytelling—and why connecting with listeners through voice is so powerful. #loveaudiobooks #audiobooks #booklovers #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #booksbooksbooks #narrators #voicetalent #audiobookmonth @kerryvoiceover

✈️🎧 In her headphones, the story begins— and suddenly, she’s not in the living room. She soars across the rug, plane in hand, chasing clouds only she can see. Her mom watches, quietly swept into the magic too. Celebrate Stories That Speak to You—the ones that comfort, uplift, and keep you company in your quietest hours. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

In honor of Audiobook Month, escape into stories that spark your imagination—wherever life takes you. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

🛹🌌 Dusk settles. Wheels turn. In his ears—a whole other world. Because some stories don’t wait for a quiet room—they ride with you. Stories That Speak to You during Audiobook Month. Press play on adventures that move with you, wherever you go. #loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

🧺📚 Spin cycles. Stacked readings. One voice that makes it all feel lighter. Because even the most ordinary moments deserve a little magic.

Stories That Speak to You—the ones that turn laundry day into something worth remembering.

#loveaudio

🛫📖 Announcements echo. Delays drag on.
But in your ears—a voice cuts through the noise, pulling you into a thriller that makes the wait feel like a detour worth taking.

Stories That Speak to You—wherever life leaves you lingering.

#lo

🛋️✨ Outside: pillows and blankets.

Inside: dragons, galaxies, secret worlds.

Stories That Speak to You—especially the ones that turn living rooms into enchanted kingdoms.

#loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #reader

🎙️ Stories that speak to you.
This Audiobook Month, we’re spotlighting the voices behind the magic.

In this special video, narrator Kerry Hutchinson shares what draws him to storytelling—and why connecting with listeners through voice i

✈️🎧 In her headphones, the story begins—
and suddenly, she’s not in the living room.

She soars across the rug, plane in hand, chasing clouds only she can see. Her mom watches, quietly swept into the magic too.

Celebrate Stories That Sp

In honor of Audiobook Month, escape into stories that spark your imagination—wherever life takes you.

#loveaudiobooks #JuneIsAudiobookMonth #audiobooks #booklovers #readerscommunity #bookish #audiobookcommunity #storiesshatspeaktoyou

🛹🌌 Dusk settles. Wheels turn. In his ears—a whole other world.

Because some stories don’t wait for a quiet room—they ride with you.

Stories That Speak to You during Audiobook Month.

Press play on adventures that move with you,

Looking Back: 30 Years of Narration Top Honors

As we mark three decades of audiobooks, we pause to celebrate the exceptional narrators who have brought stories to life, year after year. These voices—honored in categories such as Best Male/Female Solo Narrator, Best Fiction/Non-Fiction Narrator—have set the gold standard for storytelling. From iconic names to emerging stars, these narrators have transformed the audiobook experience, creating worlds that resonate with listeners long after the final chapter.

Katherine Kellgren (2009, 2012, 2014, 2016)