Behind the Mic: See Who Has Stopped By the Audiobook Studios Lately

By Jennifer Rubins | December 9 2024 | Audiobook News

Check out this photo round-up of some behind-the-mic magic that took place in our audiobook studios this year! From an Emmy & Golden Globe-nominated actress, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star (Laura Benanti, pictured above!), and an iconic Star Trek actor, to the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there have been some incredibly impressive voices stepping into the studios this season! Plus, cats! And dogs! Scroll the pics and see their audiobooks below!

Check out their audiobooks:

A Memoir

Read by the Author

“A poignant and beautifully written memoir. . . the gifted orator’s distinctive voice and grace emanate with pride. . . Jackson takes listeners on a journey that is engaging, consistently open, vivid from start to finish, and accented with moments of humor. . . An essential addition for all public and academic libraries.”—Booklist starred review


A Japanese American World War II Story

Read by the Author

“Solemn music opens and closes Takei’s gentle, earnest recall from age four. . . With additional preface and afterword enhancements, Takei’s inviting audio rendition provides a full experience.”—School Library Journal

Age 6-9 years

A Memoir

Read by Riley Keough & Julia Roberts

“Clips of interviews with Presley are interspersed throughout this incredible listening experience. . . Keough’s voice is beautiful–whisper-soft and at times hollow with sadness–as she shares an intimate look at her mother’s life. Roberts does a fantastic job capturing the essence of Presley’s writing.”—AudioFile


Read by the Author

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of over 100 photos of the cats featured in the book.


A Novel

Read by Laura Benanti, Billie Fulford-Brown, Jodi Picoult, Jayne Entwistle, Andrew Fallaize, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance, & Steve West

“Billie Fulford-Brown and Laura Benanti narrate alternating chapters in this dual-timeline novel about two playwrights: one history’s most famous writer, the other a contemporary unknown. . . n this production listeners are treated to a contemporary play and multiple selections from Shakespeare’s plays and poems.”—AudioFile


A Family Memoir

Read by the Author

“Griffin Dunne’s narration of his memoir pairs a tender conversational tone with occasional moments of drama that embrace his gifts as a writer and actor, as well as the cast of vivid characters he portrays. . . Dunne’s acting chops, writing instincts, and raconteur heritage are always evident.”—AudioFile Earphones Award