BOOKS OF THE YEAR AUDIOBOOK: NONFICTION


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THE STORYTELLER Dave Grohl’s narration lends his writing an emotional depth which captures the exhila- rating highs and lows of a legendary career in rock ‘n’ roll. Exclusive content includes five never-before-heard demos and an original story from Grohl below. The Storyteller clinched S&S’ biggest ever sale in a first week of audio, and more than 67,000 copies have been sold, well ahead of its target.


WILL Penguin and Will Smith right created an unforgettably immersive experience by integrating soundscapes and music into the narration. The approach created an audiobook as artistically versatile as Smith, and was backed by an innovative campaign, including the release of a Spotify playlist of songs that have shaped his career. The result topped the Apple and Audible charts.


KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND CLAIM THEM A guide to the human rights of children, written for kids, Angelina Jolie left and Geraldine Van Bueren’s Know Your Rights seeks to change lives through knowledge and respond to increasing cases of child anxiety and the youth activism movement. Bolinda released distinct US and UK versions to adapt to differences in legislation and language.


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1 SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIO


2 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO


3 BLUEBIRD 4 BOLINDA 5 TWO ROADS


6 W F HOWES/ ALLEN & UNWIN


WINDSWEPT & INTERESTING The audiobook for Billy Connolly right was John Murray’s most pre-ordered title to date, with more than 130,000 digital downloads in its first three months. Several outtakes were kept in the audio, including Connolly’s inability to reach a punchline without laughing. These bursts of laughter and joy capture the essence of Connolly’s character.


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HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR W F Howes and Allen & Unwin combined to bring to life Shaun Ryder’s left memoir in his own voice, alongside original music and interviews. The partly ad-libbed narration by Ryder left creates a wry, irreverent style as he tells us about the reality of living the rock ‘n’ roll dream. The audio title has sold almost four-times more units than its e-book counterpart.


WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? Trauma is a notoriously difficult topic to navigate, but Oprah Winfrey below and Bruce Perry recorded a conversation that delved into the topic’s nuance to give listeners a delicate and sensitive listening experience. It is Pan Macmillan’s bestsell- ing non-fiction audiobook of the year, after selling more than 46,000 copies across home and export.


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