Check out the most buzzworthy titles of the past year
What were the audiobooks and podcasts everyone was talking about in 2020? There’s always “that title” everyone’s paying attention to, whether it’s a highly-anticipated release or an old classic that was recently adapted into a hit movie or TV show. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sometimes there’s too many to keep up with.
For those of you who feel like you’ve been missing out, rest assured, we have you covered. We’ve put together a list of the most listened-to titles on Audible from the past year in true crime, fantasy, business, autobiography and more. Check out the and load up on tons of great audio content to keep you company through the holidays. They’ll also make great gifts if you’re looking for options that don’t require in-person gift exchanges!
is an endlessly fascinating genre that’s been steadily growing, especially in podcast format. Part of its success comes from just how many stories there are to tell and the many ways they intersect with broader cultural and societal issues.
In this eight-episode Audible Original, UK-based journalist Julian Druker explores the history and power of the life sentence, a judgement reserved for the most horrific crimes. Druker looks at some of the UK’s most notorious criminals who’ve received life sentences and uses their cases to dive into bigger issues like the sentencing process, the ethics of life sentences and how “tough on crime” politics inflate prison populations. It’s an investigative approach that will have you thinking twice the next time you hear the word “guilty.”
Written by acclaimed romance novelist Nora Roberts, Hideaway was one of the most anticipated romance stories of 2020. It is a high-stakes story of love and revenge involving Hollywood royalty and set on a sprawling family ranch in Big Sur.
It all starts when a young Cate Sullivan is abducted during a game of hide-and-seek at her family home. A fighter, the tenacious child escapes from her abductors and seeks refuge in a nearby home, where she’s discovered by a sympathetic teenager and reunited with her family. However, Cate’s story isn’t over.
Hideaway follows her discovery of a horrifying family betrayal, her years growing up and trying to overcome trauma and her return to Los Angeles as an adult to win back the life she left behind. It’s sure to excite anyone with a passion for drama, family betrayal and long-simmering romances.
Neil Gaiman is one of the biggest names in fantasy and it all started with his ground-breaking comic series The Sandman. Critics have called the series “one of the greatest epics in comics,” so when news came out that Audible and DC were releasing an audio adaptation, it quickly became some of the biggest news of the year for fantasy fans.
