Rachel Monroe
Editor-in-Chief
Audiobook reviewer and literary blogger with 10+ years of experience
Rachel Monroe is an avid reader and audiobook enthusiast who has spent over a decade exploring the world of narrated fiction and non-fiction. She reviews audiobooks across every genre and helps readers find their next great listen.
Articles by Rachel Monroe(12)
Audiobook Listening Speed: The Complete Guide to 1.5x, 2x, and Beyond
Audiobook Listening Speed: The Complete Guide to 1.5x, 2x, and Beyond Speed listening to audiobooks is one of the most polarizing topics in the reading community. Some listeners swear by 2x or faster; others insist anyt
Best Free Audiobook Apps and Services in 2026
Best Free Audiobook Apps and Services in 2026 You do not need to spend money to access a substantial audiobook library. Between library apps, legal free archives, and trial offers, a determined listener can build months
Can't Hurt Me Audiobook Review — David Goggins's Extreme Mindset, Explained
Can't Hurt Me Audiobook Review David Goggins is either exactly what you need or exactly what you do not, and you will know which within the first chapter of Can't Hurt Me. The Format The audiobook is unlike most memo
Best Science Fiction Audiobooks 2026: From Space Opera to Hard SF
Best Science Fiction Audiobooks 2026 Science fiction rewards audiobook format in exceptional ways. The best SF narrators handle dozens of alien names and technical concepts while keeping emotional stakes clear. For Fi
Best Self-Help Audiobooks 2026: Life-Changing Listens That Actually Deliver
Best Self-Help Audiobooks 2026 The self-help genre has a reputation problem. For every genuinely transformative book, there are dozens of padded-out TED talks recycling the same ideas in a new package. This list cuts th
Why Narrator Quality Makes or Breaks an Audiobook
Why Narrator Quality Makes or Breaks an Audiobook The same book narrated by two different people produces two entirely different experiences. Narrator quality is often the single largest factor in whether an audiobook i
Scribd vs Audible: Which Audiobook Service Should You Choose in 2026?
Scribd vs Audible: Which Audiobook Service Should You Choose in 2026? Scribd and Audible are two of the biggest names in audiobook subscriptions, but they operate on completely different models. Understanding how each w
How to Listen to More Audiobooks: 10 Tips to Double Your Annual Count
How to Listen to More Audiobooks: 10 Tips to Double Your Annual Count The average American reads 12 books per year. Dedicated audiobook listeners often reach 50-100. The difference is not discipline — it is knowing wher
Best Fantasy Audiobooks on Audible 2026: Epic Worlds Worth Your Time
Best Fantasy Audiobooks on Audible 2026 Fantasy is one of the best genres for audiobooks — the immersive worldbuilding and distinct character voices reward performance in ways that translate beautifully to audio. Whethe
Best Audiobooks for Working Out: Listens That Make the Gym Worth Showing Up
Best Audiobooks for Working Out The gym and audiobooks are a natural pairing. A great listen dissolves resistance to exercise — instead of dreading the treadmill, you look forward to it because it is the only place you
Becoming by Michelle Obama Audiobook Review — The Definitive Political Memoir in Audio
Becoming by Michelle Obama Audiobook Review There are political memoirs, and there is Becoming. Michelle Obama's 2018 memoir sold more copies than any other in American publishing history, and the audiobook narrated by
Best Short Audiobooks Under 5 Hours: Great Listens That Fit Your Schedule
Best Short Audiobooks Under 5 Hours: Great Listens That Fit Your Schedule Not every listen needs to be a 30-hour commitment. Some of the best audiobooks are compact — under five hours — and perfectly suited for a weeken