The Life-Changing Power of Audiobooks

The Life-Changing Power of AudiobooksTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1711, Segment 4

Oct 18, 2021 • 19m

Audiobooks are skyrocketing in popularity. The global market is now valued at just under 2.7 billion dollars. But none of it would be possible without audiobook narrators. That voice can make or break a listener’s audiobook experience – the good ones suck you right in. Scott Brick, has narrated almost 900 audiobooks and has won multiple awards for his work. (Segment produced by Keeley Gibson.)

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