The Secret Language of Audiobooks: How to Find Your Next Favorite Listen

You probably didn’t even realize there was one, but I’m here to show you the ropes

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I’m a huge fan of audiobooks. They let me stay connected to a book at the gym, grocery store, or on a long drive. Without them, I’d be stuck in my own head — and let’s be real, ain’t nobody got time for that.

And before you ask, yes. Audiobooks totally count as reading.

I mean, who are we to decide whether reading with your eyes is better than reading with your ears? We didn’t make it through the millennia with only oral history for us just to disrespect it now.

But I digress…

If you are also a fan of audiobooks or simply want to dip your toes in their wonders, I’m here for you. I’ll be your oracle for oral stories. Let’s dive in.

Audiobook Types

Over the years of listening to audiobooks, I’ve worked out that there’s a bit of a secret language to the narration style that isn’t common knowledge.

It’s something I’ve stumbled upon and learned through trial and error. But now that I know it, I won’t choose a book without good narration. So here are my secrets — a cheat sheet if you will — to the five…