Finalists in 28 competitive categories for the 2026 Audie Awards were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on January 29. The Audie Awards® recognize excellence in audiobook and spoken word entertainment. The winners will be announced on March 2. written and narrated by Scott Z. BurnsAutobiography/MemoirCher: Part One by CherNarrated by Cher; Stephanie J. OchlanHow the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith and Sonja Cherry-PaulNarrated by Clint SmithPajammin’ written and narrated by Ziggy MarleyPrince Among Slaves by N. H. SenzaiNarrated by Junior Nyong’o and N. H. SenzaiSecrets of the Purple Pearl by Kate McKinnonNarrated by Kate McKinnon and Emily LynneLike this: Like Loading...