Presented by the Audio Publishers Association, the Audie Awards are the most prestigious honors in the world of audiobooks. This year, the awards celebrate their 30th anniversary with a ceremony in New York City, hosted by celebrated writer, actress, and comedian Amy Sedaris.

For more about this year’s awards, check out the official announcement from the APA.

Finalists are selected in a number of categories, including Audiobook of the Year, Best Narrator, Best Multi-Voiced Performance, Best Literary Fiction & Classics, and many more. This year’s finalists were named in late January. At the ceremony, winners will be selected and announced from the list of finalists in each category.

The finalists for this year’s awards include a stunning array of exceptional stories and incredible performances. Patrons can browse and borrow from a collection of Audio Award nominees that are available on Hoopla.

Hoopla Digital is excited to attend this year’s ceremony.

You can now check out the collection of winners, our experiences of the event, photos, and more! See Part 2!