One standout nomination is Streisand’s self-narrated audiobook, “My Name Is Barbra,” which competes in two categories: best audiobook as well as best memoir/autobiography. Other contenders in the best audiobook category include an ensemble rendition of George Orwell’s classic “1984,” featuring performances by Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo, along with Dan Slepian’s self-narrated work, “The Sing-Sing Files.” Additionally, Claire Oshetsky’s “Poor Deer,” narrated by Sophie Amoss, and Richard Powers’ “Playground,” featuring narrators like Robin Siegerman and Eunice Wong, are also in the running.
The nominating announcement was made on Wednesday, revealing contenders across 28 different categories, encompassing genres from drama and fantasy to humor. The winners will be disclosed during a ceremony set for March 4, with the evening’s festivities hosted by Amy Sedaris.
Sean McManus, president of the association, expressed excitement about this year’s nominees, stating, “This year’s finalists represent the very best in storytelling, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements.” He also shared enthusiasm regarding Sedaris as the host, emphasizing that her wit and charm would offer a delightful touch to the event.
In the memoir/autobiography segment, nominees also include Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road,” Salman Rushdie’s self-narrated “Knife,” and Kelly Bishop’s self-narrated “The Third Gilmore Girl.” Additionally, McKinnon’s whimsical title, “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” narrated by herself and Emily Lynne, has been nominated in the humor category. The posthumous memoir from Lisa Marie Presley, titled “From Here to the Great Unknown,” narrated by Julia Roberts and her daughter Riley Keough, is highlighted for its multi-voiced performance.
Noteworthy mentions include two novels by Percival Everett. His satirical work “Erasure,” which inspired the Oscar-nominated film “American Fiction,” has been recognized in the humor category. Additionally, Everett’s award-winning novel “James,” as narrated by Dominic Hoffman, is nominated for both best fiction narrator and the literary fiction/classics category.
In the realm of business and personal development, Common’s self-narrated “And Then We Rise” is a finalist, while Erik Larson’s “The Demon of Unrest,” narrated by both Larson and Will Patton, is noted for its historical and biographical elements.
For the mystery genre, nominees include Lev AC Rosen’s “Rough Pages,” narrated by Vikas Adam, and Lisa Gardner’s “Still See You Everywhere,” narrated by Hillary Huber. The thriller/suspense category features Dean Koontz’s “The Forest of Lost Souls,” narrated by January LaVoy, alongside Gregg Hurwitz’s “Lone Wolf,” narrated by Scott Brick.
