2021 Audie Award Winners Announced

The Audio Publishers Association hosted the 26th annual Audie Awards virtually last night, making them open to the public for the first time. Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke and narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, was named Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]

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