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Guides, news and considered opinions on the audiobook world, by Clara Whitmore.
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Full-Cast Audiobooks: Our Favourite Productions
What makes a full-cast audiobook special, anchored by the Harry Potter Full-Cast Edition with Hugh Laurie, plus five…
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Audiobook Listening Speed: How Fast Should You Really Listen?
We test every speed from 0.5x to 3.5x and explain when to speed up, when to slow down…
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All Creatures Great and Small: The Audiobook Review
My verdict on James Herriot’s classic, read by Christopher Timothy: nearly 16 hours of Yorkshire warmth that earns…
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New Audiobook Releases: April 2026 Round-Up
April 2026’s new audiobooks reviewed: the full-cast Half-Blood Prince, fresh Horowitz and Marsons crime, Cat Sebastian’s bookshop romance…
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The Best Audiobooks for Long Commutes (Tested on the 07:42)
Seven audiobooks road-tested on the 07:42, from a one-hour gem to a 65-hour epic, with narrators strong enough…
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How to Choose Your First Audiobook (Without Wasting a Credit)
Our practical guide to choosing a first audiobook you will actually finish, from narrator checks to length, samples…
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Why the Narrator Makes or Breaks an Audiobook
The same story can soar or sink depending on who reads it; we unpack what great audiobook narrators…
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New Audiobook Releases: March 2026 Round-Up
314 new audiobooks landed in March 2026. Clara picks the best: Hugh Laurie’s full-cast Potter, Clare Mackintosh’s new…
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New Audiobook Releases: February 2026 Round-Up
Our pick of February 2026’s new audiobooks: 121 UK releases sifted, from a full-cast Goblet of Fire to…
About the author
Clara Whitmore
Founder & Literary Critic
Clara is a London-based literary critic and former commissioning editor with more than 12 years reviewing audiobooks and ebooks.
12+ years’ experience · Former Commissioning Editor
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