GRAMMY GOODIES
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
By Barack Obama, read by the author
Random House Audio
Barack Obama is the winner — of a 2008 Grammy Award at least. “The Audacity of Hope,” named best spoken-word album, goes beyond Obama’s first memoir as it delves into American politics. Here are two more picks from the 2008 Grammy candidates:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
By J.K. Rowling, read by Jim Dale
Random House Audio
Narrator Jim Dale’s invigorating read of the fantasy novel garnered this audiobook a Grammy for best spoken-word album for children.
Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself
By Alan Alda, read by the author
Random House Audio
The actor (a finalist in the same category as Obama) takes a droll look at his life after a near-fatal emergency.
