We are delighted to reveal the winners of Calibre Audiobook Awards 2026.
We are delighted to reveal the winners of Calibre Audiobook Awards 2026, voted for by our wonderful community of members.
The Calibre Audiobook Awards were introduced in 2022 to celebrate the best and most popular books added to our collection during the year. We are passionate about promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the industry and these awards highlight the importance of books being produced in accessible formats.
Members had the opportunity to vote for their favourite book across a number of categories.
The 2026 Calibre Audiobook Awards winners are (drumroll please):
Best Children's Audiobook: I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
Best Young Adult Audiobook: Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald
Best Crime Thriller Audiobook: The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths
Best Fiction Audiobook: Frankie by Graham Norton
Best Non-fiction Audiobook: Keep Laughing by Chris McCausland
Most Played: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Editorial Choice: This is How We Are Human by Louise Beech
And finally, we have another new award for this year to recognise members’ overall favourite read.
Audiobook of the Year
And the winner is…
Keep Laughing by Chris McCausland
Why not make one of these books your next listen and join our audiobook reading challenge! Leave six reviews between 1st December 2026 and 28th February 2027 to help other members discover their new favourite. More details coming soon.