Classic works of fiction and nonfiction have been read by generations of readers and have stood the test of time across decades since their original publishing dates. Many classic books are read in ...

One of the greatest joys I’ve recently discovered is listening to classics in audiobook form. All of that nerdy guilt over the Western (mostly white guy) literary canon I never got around to reading, ...

Nine classic audiobooks — including Cynthia Erivo's narration of 'Persuasion' and Hilary Swank's reading of 'The Awakening' — are now available on the music streamer. By Natalie Jarvey Senior Digital ...

Nearly everyone who considers themselves well-read, or just desires to be, has a book, or several, that haunts them—the classic they haven’t read. Some take that one book on vacation, a seemingly ...

These oral readings put a whole new spin on these timeless novels. Award-winning author Mark Haddon shares his favorite audio picks. Beowulf, translated and read by Seamus Heaney (HighBridge, $25).

With so many classic books out there, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. From sweeping historical sagas and timeless romances to powerful psychological dramas, the literary canon is vast and ...

Twenty years ago, Amazon’s Audible released the first portable audio player designed specifically for listening to audiobooks. It cost $200 and could only hold about two hours of audio. Today, readers ...