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THIS IS THE HONEY: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets Kwame Alexander [Ed.] Read by Mahogany L. Brown, Joel Damany Steingold Anyone who wants to know what's going on in [...]

VERGIL: The Poet's Life Sarah Ruden Read by Suzanne Toren As the author admits in her foreword, it's difficult to write a biography of someone about whom we know little. [...]

SO TO SPEAK: Penguin Poets Terrance Hayes Read by Terrance Hayes Terrance Hayes is a fine poet and a fine reader of his poetry--and this audiobook offers a lovely experience [...]

COLLECTED FICTIONS Jorge Luis Borges, Andrew Hurley [Trans.] Read by Castulo Guerra Borges is considered by many to be one of the most important fiction writers of the twentieth century, [...]

THEN THE WAR: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020 Carl Phillips Read by Carl Phillips In much of the best contemporary poetry, beauty of thought is at least as important as beauty [...]

LOOK AT THE LIGHTS, MY LOVE Annie Ernaux Read by Tavia Gilbert Tavia Gilbert captures the spirit of this text, especially the author's passionate belief that all members of society [...]

This article from AudioFile discusses the audiobook version of Graham Greene's novel "Our Man in Havana," narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies. The novel follows James Wormold, a vacuum cleaner retailer who creates a spy ring to support his daughter's extravagant lifestyle. Davies skillfully brings the characters to life through his manipulation of accents, vocal tones, and pitch ranges. The novel combines elements of suspense and action with deep characterizations. The audiobook is available in both trade and library editions. [Extracted from the article]

"The Transit of Venus" by Shirley Hazzard, narrated by Juliet Stevenson, is a captivating audiobook that explores various forms of love. Set in an English country house in the 1950s, the story follows the characters over three decades. Stevenson's narration brings the characters to life with empathy and skill, making the internal struggles and growth of the characters riveting. While there is some astronomy in the background, the focus is primarily on the complexities of love. The audiobook is available in an unabridged version and has a runtime of 15.5 hours. [Extracted from the article]

Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur's audiobook, "Living with Our Dead: On Loss and Consolation," offers a Jewish perspective on death through the exploration of 11 specific deaths. Despite being a leader in the Liberal Jewish movement, Horvilleur incorporates traditional views into her discussions and includes everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Narrator Jenna Rose Stein delivers a heartfelt performance, conveying deep emotions and moments of humor effectively. This audiobook is likely to provoke thought and may require listeners to pause and reflect on the ideas presented. [Extracted from the article]

This article from AudioFile discusses the work of poet Alice Notley, specifically her poetry collection "Being Reflected Upon." The author notes that listening to Notley read her own poetry can be a unique experience, as her voice is intense and immediate. The poetry is described as requiring attention and investigation, with internal connections that are associative rather than causal. The article suggests that those who are open to being swept away by Notley's words and ideas will enjoy the collection. [Extracted from the article]

Mary Oliver's "A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry" is an audio version of her renowned work on the art of poetry. Oliver explores questions such as "What is poetry?" and "How does a poem convey meaning?" Kimberly Farr delivers a wonderful performance, capturing the wit and wisdom of the text. The book is highly recommended for those interested in writing and reading poetry, and Farr's sensitive readings of the included poems enhance the overall experience. [Extracted from the article]