NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand, Kate McKinnon and Elton John are among the many nominees for the thirtieth annual Audie Awards, offered by the Audio Publishers Affiliation.
Streisand’s self-narrated “My Name Is Barbra” is a finalist for finest audio e book and for finest memoir/autobiography. Different finest audiobook nominees embrace an ensemble adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984” that options Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo; Dan Slepian’s self-narrated “The Sing-Sing Files”; Claire Oshetsky’s “Poor Deer,” narrated by Sophie Amoss; and Richard Powers’ “Playground,” with narrators together with Robin Siegerman and Eunice Wong.
On Wednesday, the publishers affiliation introduced nominees in 28 classes, from drama to fantasy to humor. Winners will probably be revealed throughout a March 4 ceremony, hosted by Amy Sedaris.
“This year’s finalists represent the very best in storytelling, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements,” association president Sean McManus said in a statement. “We’re also thrilled to have Amy Sedaris as our host — her wit, charm, and unmistakable sense of humor will bring a unique spark to the evening.”
Memoir/autobiography nominees additionally embrace Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road,” Salman Rushdie’s self-narrated “Knife” and Kelly Bishop’s self-narrated “The Third Gilmore Girl.” McKinnon’s “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” narrated by McKinnon and Emily Lynne, is a humor nominee. The late Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, “From Here to the Great Unknown,” narrated by Julia Roberts and Presley’s daughter Riley Keough is a finalist for multi-voiced efficiency.
Two Percival Everett novels had been cited. “Erasure,” the publishing satire that was the premise for the Oscar-nominated “American Fiction,” is a humor finalist. Everett’s prize profitable “James,” as learn by Dominic Hoffman, is a nominee for finest fiction narrator, and for literary fiction/classics.
Widespread’s self-narrated “And Then We Rise” is a finalist for enterprise/private growth, whereas Erik Larson’s “The Demon of Unrest,” narrated by Larson and Will Patton, was cited for historical past/biography.
Thriller nominees embrace Lev AC Rosen’s “Rough Pages,” narrated by Vikas Adam; and Lisa Gardner’s “Still See You Everywhere,” as learn by Hillary Huber. Dean Koontz’s “The Forest of Lost Souls,” narrated by January LaVoy, is a finalist for thriller/suspense, with others together with Gregg Hurwitz’s “Lone Wolf,” narrated by Scott Brick.
