Best of 2023: History by The Audible Editors, Our top 12
The Audible Editors
Best of 2023: History
Our top 12

About this list

Though we’ll always have a wealth of history to explore, this year’s standouts in the genre all aim to highlight some lesser-known figures and events. Whether it’s a look back to the accomplishments of boundary-breaking women, artists, and people of color that have long been overlooked or a refreshing new angle to view some of our most-researched topics, this year's lineup also represents a new height in audio storytelling. From author and celebrity performances to immersive reenactments of historical events (as well as the return of some beloved author-narrator pairings), there’s one thing that we can guarantee—these are some of the best performed histories of 2023.
12 titles
  • The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel By Douglas Brunt

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  • The Six By Loren Grush

    • The Six

    • The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts
    • By: Loren Grush
    • Narrated by: Inés del Castillo
    • Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 09-12-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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  • Prequel By Rachel Maddow

    • Prequel

    • An American Fight Against Fascism
    • By: Rachel Maddow
    • Narrated by: Rachel Maddow
    • Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 10-17-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 3352 ratings

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  • Can You Dig It? By Pete Chelala
  • The Wager By David Grann

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  • Astor By Anderson Cooper

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  • When Crack Was King By Donovan X. Ramsey

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  • The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts By Gregg Hecimovich

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  • The Nazi Conspiracy By Brad Meltzer

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  • Madame Restell By Jennifer Wright

    • Madame Restell

    • The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist
    • By: Jennifer Wright
    • Narrated by: Mara Wilson
    • Length: 14 hrs and 1 mins
    • Release date: 02-28-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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  • Emperor of Rome By Mary Beard

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  • A Fever in the Heartland By Timothy Egan

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