2026 Audie Winners: Do You Offer These Audiobooks?

By Jennifer Rubins | March 6 2026 | AwardsAudiobook News

Congratulations to our Penguin Random House Audio/Books on Tape narrators and producers who were recognized at this year’s Annual Audie Awards®.

The Audie Awards celebrate excellence in audiobooks across multiple categories and genres. Check out our winning audiobooks in Memoir, Business, Ensemble Performance, Fiction, and Narrated by the Author categories. Click on the covers to hear audiobook clips and learn more about each title. View a complete list of winners in all categories on the Audio Publishers Association website here.

Autobiography/Memoir Winner

A Memoir

Read by Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly Rowland, and Angie Beyincé

A glorious chronicle of a life like none other—enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering—and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood.

Apr 22, 2025
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Grades 9-12 + AP/IB

Narration by the Author Winner

The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

Read by the Author

“Green reads with an earnestness and warmth that touch listeners’ hearts.”—Booklist starred review

Mar 18, 2025
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Ensemble Performance Winner

A Novel

Read by Maggi-Meg Reed and a Full Cast

“Beautiful prose and amazing performances make this audiobook one listeners won’t want to miss.”—AudioFile Earphones Award

Apr 29, 2025
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Grades 9-12 + AP/IB

Fiction Winner

A Love Story

Read by Kristen DiMercurio and Julia Whelan with a Note read by the Author

“Whelan’s Joan and DiMercurio’s Vanessa narrate the journey, their perspectives alternating to make the story multidimensional, particularly in the climactic closing scenes. . . The performance delivers plenty of suspense; fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and shows like For All Mankind will find plenty to love.”—Booklist starred review

Jun 03, 2025
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Business/Personal Development Winner

Argue Less, Talk More

Read by the Author

“The personal approach of the author’s narration is perfect for this nonfiction title about the art of conversation. . . has the sensation of having a nice chat with an old friend. Fisher’s approachable style makes this title accessible to a variety of audiences.”—AudioFile

Mar 18, 2025
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