Audiobook Reviews
In-depth reviews of audiobooks available on Audible.
Becoming by Michelle Obama Audiobook Review — The Definitive Political Memoir in Audio
Becoming by Michelle Obama Audiobook Review There are political memoirs, and there is Becoming. Michelle Obama's 2018 memoir sold more copies than any other in American publishing history, and the audiobook narrated by
Can't Hurt Me Audiobook Review — David Goggins's Extreme Mindset, Explained
Can't Hurt Me Audiobook Review David Goggins is either exactly what you need or exactly what you do not, and you will know which within the first chapter of Can't Hurt Me. The Format The audiobook is unlike most memo
The Midnight Library Audiobook Review — A Meditation on Regret and Possibility
The Midnight Library Audiobook Review Matt Haig's The Midnight Library is one of those books that arrives at exactly the right moment for a certain kind of reader. If you've ever wondered what your life would look like
The Girl on the Train Audiobook Review: Paula Hawkins's Thriller
Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train followed Gone Girl's success. We listened to the multi-narrator audiobook.
The Midnight Library Audiobook Review: Matt Haig's Philosophical Novel
Matt Haig's The Midnight Library explores parallel lives through a library metaphor. Carey Mulligan narrates with care.
Amazon Kindle Scribe 16GB Review: The Kindle for Writers + Note-Takers
The Amazon Kindle Scribe adds a 10.2-inch display + stylus to the Kindle family. We tested it for reading + note-taking.
Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones Review: Premium Audiobook Alternative to Sony
The Bose QuietComfort 45 is the Sony WH-1000XM5's main competitor. We tested both for audiobook listening.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB Review: The E-Reader for Audiobook + Ebook Readers
The Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024) adds 20% faster + 7-inch display. We tested it for reading + Audible listening.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones Review: The Audiobook Listener's Gold Standard
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is widely considered the best audiobook listening headphones. We tested them for 30 days of commute + home use.
Gone Girl Audiobook Review: Gillian Flynn's Psychological Thriller Classic
Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl redefined the domestic thriller genre. We listened to the dual-narrator audiobook.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Audiobook Review: Sarah J. Maas's Romantasy Classic
Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses defined modern romantasy. We listened to the 10th Anniversary Recording.
Fourth Wing Audiobook Review: Rebecca Yarros's Romantasy Phenomenon
Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing became the romantasy phenomenon of 2023-2024. We listened to the dual-narrator audiobook.