What I Ate in One Year

"A nuanced narrator who plays with tone and tempo like a jazz musician, Stanley Tucci knows how to be ironic, self-effacing, witty, and charming, yet his performance is most satisfying because of his restraint. Tucci is a creative gourmand who is mischievous (he whispers his preparation of pigeon breasts) and masterfully ends each section with suggestions, recipes, appreciations, and observations. (7.75 hours) For their best-of-the-year lists, AudioFile editors choose books in a variety of genres—from novels to nonfiction, and from single voice to full-cast productions. You can listen to a podcast with Robin Whitten, founder and editor of AudioFile, explaining how they make their selections here. Throughout December, AudioFile editors will also be focusing on the best books in different categories in their ‘Behind the Mic’ podcast."