The Second Inaugural #AudioBookClub Annual Awards`
- Matthew Layton
- Jan 16
- 2 min read
On this episode of #AudioBookClub:
We cross to the #AudioBookClub Ballroom of the Mind for The Second Inaugural #AudioBookClub Annual Awards Ceremony
Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks.
THE WINNERS:
Surprise of the Year
The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense
A: Rory Sutherland
N: Rory Sutherland
L: 9 hrs and 38 mins
P: Penguin Audio
Nature Documentary of the Year
A memoir of sorts
A: Bill Bailey
N: Bill Bailey
L: 5 hrs and 03 mins
P: Querkus
In Memoriam
A: Ozzy Osbourne
N: Ian Danter
L: 10 hrs and 15 mins
R: 07-10-25
P: Little Brown Audio
Opener of the Year
Searching for the Truth on Political TV
A: Rob Burley
N: Rob Burley
L: 13 hrs and 8 mins
P: HarperCollins
Horror of the Year
A story of where I used to work
A: Sarah Wynn-Williams
N: Sarah Wynn-Williams
R: 13-03-25
L: 13 hrs and 16 mins
P: Macmillan
Matthew’s Audiobook Performance of the Year
Ian Danter
A: Ozzy Osbourne
L: 10 hrs and 15 mins
R: 07-10-25
P: Little Brown Audio
Steve’s Audiobook Performance of the Year
Kathy Burke
A: Kathy Burke
L: 9h 30m
R: 23-Oct-2025
P: Simon & Schuster
Matthew’s Audiobook of the Year
A: Kathy Burke
N: Kathy Burke
L: 9h 30m
R: 23-Oct-2025
P: Simon & Schuster
Steve’s Audiobook of the Year
A: Hanif Kureishi
N: Art Malik
L: 6 hrs 9 mins
R: 31-10-24
P: Penguin Audio
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A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About
A: Mel Robbins
N: Mel Robbins
R: 24-12-24
L: 10 hrs and 38 mins
P: Audible Studios
The Second Inaugural AudioBookClub Annual Awards list is such a fantastic resource for anyone looking to refresh their listening queue. I was particularly interested to see Rory Sutherland’s Alchemy win Surprise of the Year because his ideas on unconventional thinking are always so fascinating. Kathy Burke’s win for A Mind of My Own is also well deserved since a compelling voice can completely transform the narrative experience. It is great to see Ian Danter recognized for his performance in Last Rites as well because narrating a memoir requires such a specific tone. I find that the best way to enjoy these detailed audiobooks is to pair them with a relaxing environment where I can shut out the world and truly…
The audiobook selections are diverse and intriguing. I’m especially curious about the performance awards—voice really can make or break an audiobook experience. does schulte table work