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by Victor Dima, a Blind Audiobooks Industry specialist, insider, consultant, and reviewer

Audiobook Reviews / News

March 17, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published March 17, 2026

Review: Apple: The First 50 Years, written and performed by David Pogue
Audiobook Reviews / News

March 9, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published March 9, 2026

Review: One True King by Amy Daniels, narrated by an extended cast
Audiobook Reviews / News

March 9, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published March 9, 2026

Review: Poison Pill by Anthony Lee, narrated by the author
News / Spotlight

February 24, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published February 24, 2026

New fantasy adventure One True King, the third audiobook in the Legends from Qiledara series by Amy Daniels, is out now, performed by a full cast
News / Spotlight

February 19, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published February 19, 2026

Anthony Lee’s timely audiobook Poison Pill: Dr. Mark Lin Medical Thriller series book 3 is now available
Audiobook Reviews / News

February 19, 2026

by Victor Dima · Published February 19, 2026

Review: Kamikaze Lust by Lauren Sanders, performed by Helen Laser

Audiobook Reviews / News

March 17, 2026

Review: Apple: The First 50 Years, written and performed by David Pogue

An artistic book cover for "One True King" by Amy Daniels. A dark silhouette of a person reaches upward from a stone staircase toward a glowing golden spear resting on a stone altar. The scene is set in an ancient chamber with arched windows, bathed in a vibrant purple and pink watercolor texture. Bright, magical orbs of light and sparkling stars float throughout the air, creating a mystical, fantasy atmosphere. The title and author’s name are written in a black gothic font.

Audiobook Reviews / News

March 9, 2026

Review: One True King by Amy Daniels, narrated by an extended cast

This image is the book cover for "Poison Pill: A Medical Thriller" by Anthony Lee. The cover features a heavy, dramatic red and black color palette with a smoky, textured background. At the top, the title "POISON PILL" is written in large, distressed teal block letters. Below it, the subtitle "A MEDICAL THRILLER" appears in a smaller white sans-serif font. In the center, bathed in a harsh white light that contrasts with the surrounding deep red shadows, is a man with a large build lying in a bed. He is wearing a white t-shirt and has his eyes closed. To his left, there is a small bowl of purple pills, and to his right, a bottle and some medical equipment are faintly visible in the shadows. The author’s name, ANTHONY LEE, is printed in white at the bottom of the cover. The overall atmosphere is dark, clinical, and ominous.

Audiobook Reviews / News

March 9, 2026

Review: Poison Pill by Anthony Lee, narrated by the author

An artistic book cover for "One True King" by Amy Daniels. A dark silhouette of a person reaches upward from a stone staircase toward a glowing golden spear resting on a stone altar. The scene is set in an ancient chamber with arched windows, bathed in a vibrant purple and pink watercolor texture. Bright, magical orbs of light and sparkling stars float throughout the air, creating a mystical, fantasy atmosphere. The title and author’s name are written in a black gothic font.

News / Spotlight

February 24, 2026

New fantasy adventure One True King, the third audiobook in the Legends from Qiledara series by Amy Daniels, is out now, performed by a full cast

This image is the book cover for "Poison Pill: A Medical Thriller" by Anthony Lee. The cover features a heavy, dramatic red and black color palette with a smoky, textured background. At the top, the title "POISON PILL" is written in large, distressed teal block letters. Below it, the subtitle "A MEDICAL THRILLER" appears in a smaller white sans-serif font. In the center, bathed in a harsh white light that contrasts with the surrounding deep red shadows, is a man with a large build lying in a bed. He is wearing a white t-shirt and has his eyes closed. To his left, there is a small bowl of purple pills, and to his right, a bottle and some medical equipment are faintly visible in the shadows. The author’s name, ANTHONY LEE, is printed in white at the bottom of the cover. The overall atmosphere is dark, clinical, and ominous.

News / Spotlight

February 19, 2026

Anthony Lee’s timely audiobook Poison Pill: Dr. Mark Lin Medical Thriller series book 3 is now available

The image is a book cover for a novel titled "Kamikaze Lust" by Lauren Sanders. The design has a retro, late-90s/early-2000s aesthetic, featuring a pale cream background with orange and black accents. At the top, text indicates this is a "Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition" and a "2000 Lambda Literary Award Winner." The title "Kamikaze Lust" is written in large, stylized orange block letters with a thin black outline. Below the title, a horizontal row contains four square, filtered photographs: A close-up of a pair of lips. A sunny street lined with palm trees. A black-and-white shot of a person’s midriff, wearing white underwear and tall lace-up boots. A blurred, grey-toned swirl or vortex. The author’s name, Lauren Sanders, is printed in bold orange capital letters at the bottom, followed by a note about a new foreword by Carley Moore. A brief testimonial from The Advocate describes the book as a "sexy little novel" that is "steamy" yet not "too jaded for romance."

Audiobook Reviews / News

February 19, 2026

Review: Kamikaze Lust by Lauren Sanders, performed by Helen Laser

The image is a book cover for a memoir titled "Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood" by author Julie Ryan McGue. The background features two young girls, likely twins or sisters, standing side-by-side with their backs to the camera. They are positioned in the center of a sun-dappled, unpaved path or dirt road that stretches into a soft-focus background of lush green trees and foliage.

News / Spotlight

February 16, 2026

Award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue releases her memoir Twice the Family as an audiobook performed by Katie Hagaman

Audiobook Reviews / News

February 11, 2026

Review: Tokyo Juku by Michael Pronko, performed by Peter Berkrot – Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Entertainment

An intense and dramatic book cover for a novel by Preston & Child. The top of the image features the authors' names in large, elegant white serif font against a dark, smoky sky. Below, the word "PENDERGAST" is emblazoned in massive, weathered orange block letters, with the subtitle "THE BEGINNING" centered at the very bottom. The central focus is a large, three-story Victorian mansion completely engulfed in roaring orange and yellow flames. The fire pours out of every window, illuminating the intricate architectural details of the burning wood. In a single glowing window on the ground floor, the dark silhouette of a lone figure stands perfectly still amidst the destruction. The house is situated in a swampy or bayou environment, surrounded by dark, moss-draped trees. The fiery glow of the burning structure reflects vividly in the still, dark water in the foreground, creating a symmetrical and ominous atmosphere.

Audiobook Reviews / News

January 28, 2026

Review: Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, performed by Jefferson Mays

A watercolor-style book cover for "The Hidden Kingdom" by Amy Daniels. The illustration depicts a massive, reddish-brown dragon with large leathery wings and sharp talons. The dragon’s head is lowered, showing bared teeth and a glowing yellow-and-orange eye as it faces off against a tiny armored knight in the bottom-right corner. The knight is seen from behind, holding a silver sword upward toward the beast. The background is atmospheric and textured, featuring smoky shades of grey, gold, and dark brown, suggesting a cavern or a misty mountain pass. The title, "The Hidden Kingdom," is written in a white, gothic-style font at the top center, and the author's name, "Amy Daniels," is printed in small white text at the bottom center.

Audiobook Reviews / News

January 26, 2026

Audiobook Review: The Hidden Kingdom, written by Amy Daniels, narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and a full cast