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Robin Whitten is the founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine. Started in 1992, AudioFile reviews and recommends audiobooks as a multi-platform resource. Publishing recommendations in print, newsletters, and at the AudioFileMagazine.com web site, AudioFile also has two podcasts—Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine, a short daily conversation about one audiobook. AudioFile maintains the Talent & Industry Guide, the sourcebook for audiobook professionals, publishing the Voices To Know newsletter. Robin has served on the board of Directors of the Audio Publishers Association, and as an Audie Awards judge. Getting a field-education starting a magazine, Robin also attended Stanford's Publishing Program and is a graduate of Vassar College. She listens to audiobooks while gardening and walking and lives in Portland, Maine where AudioFile is based.

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AudioFile Magazine

AudioFile Magazine is a prominent print and online publication that specializes in reviewing audiobooks and original audio programs. Founded in 1992 by Robin F. Whitten and based in Portland, Maine, the magazine is published six times a year. It focuses on critiquing the audio presentation of works, emphasizing elements like narrative voice and vocal characterizations. The magazine offers a range of services, including comprehensive reviews of both unabridged and abridged audiobooks. It also presents the Earphones Awards to recognize outstanding audiobooks. Additionally, AudioFile sponsors the SYNC program, which provides free audiobook downloads for teens during the summer. The "Behind the Mic" podcast features interviews with narrators and authors, further exploring the audiobook landscape. With a dedicated team, AudioFile has been a key player in the audiobook community for over 30 years, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2022.