More than most authors, NEW YORKER investigative reporter Patrick Radden Keefe matches the skills of a professional narrator, and it would be difficult to imagine one better for this audiobook collection of a dozen of his most memorable articles. Keefe's subjects include some of the world's worst criminals--arms brokers, drug traffickers, airline bombers, and one celebrity--the late television personality Anthony Bourdain. Keefe's portraits are indelible, his narration distinctive and very listenable. He also proves to be highly expressive in shaping his sentences and shading his tone. Most importantly, Keefe trusts his words to carry their intended weight without dramatizing. Here is today's highest level of journalism, presented with confidence, ease, and full impact.
Pub Date: June 28, 2022
Duration: 15 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593591710
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.
Chef and TV host King narrates her own memoir, creating an intimate experience for the listener as she traces her path from childhood cooking experiences to a career in demanding professional kitchens. With a strong, confident, humor-filled tone, King recounts growing up shaped by the cultural expectations of a Chinese American family, pursuing culinary training, entering the restaurant world, and finding freedom in the queer community and her television work. Her warm, conversational delivery shifts naturally between childhood memories, professional experiences, and personal reflection. Her pacing slows during moments of vulnerability and accelerates around career challenges and turning points.
A well-delivered story of self-discovery and family connection.Pub Date: Oct. 6, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 24 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593908068
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 5, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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