About REX and AudioFile

About REX

AudiobookREX is a display of audiobook recommendations from AudioFile editors, selected from among hundreds of audiobooks that we review. REX is updated weekly with fresh picks across genres and categories.

More about REX for different platforms and devices is available at AudioFileMagazine.com.

About AudioFile

AudioFile is an independent source of audiobook recommendations and reviews. Started as a monthly print newsletter in 1992, AudioFile is today a multi-platform resource, publishing in print and online with mobile and desktop access.

AudioFile was founded by Robin Whitten, editor and publisher, and is published in Portland, Maine. Visit www.audiofilemagazine.com for the full range of reviews and features.

The REX display is refreshed weekly, offering a curated selection of audiobook recommendations drawn from hundreds of reviews. Each pick highlights a narrator whose vocal performance brings characters, dialogue, and story to life with nuance and pacing. Whether the tone is a slow-burning southern tale or a fast-paced American journey, the selection emphasizes vocal delivery, emotional depth, and the ability of a single voice—or a full cast—to create an immersive listening experience. Genres span fiction, history, romance, and family sagas, always with an ear for narration that captures the heart of the written work.

AudioFile Magazine has been an independent source of audiobook guidance since the early 1990s, evolving from a print newsletter into a multi-platform resource. The editors listen critically, evaluating each audiobook on the strength of its narration, pacing, accents, and overall production quality. A great audiobook, in their view, depends on the narrator’s ability to convey emotion, distinguish characters, and maintain a rhythm that holds the listener’s attention. The REX display distills this expertise into a digestible, weekly showcase of standout performances across categories and genres.

The design of the site reflects a straightforward, utilitarian approach to presenting audiobook recommendations. With a deep green palette, black and charcoal backgrounds, and off-white content panels, the layout prioritizes readability and clarity. Sans-serif typography in bold uppercase for headings and regular weight for body copy keeps the focus on the audiobooks themselves. Solid color blocks and flat rectangular tags replace decorative borders, while a subtle diagonal stripe overlay adds visual interest without distraction. This clean, boxy structure allows the listener to browse recommendations and discover their next great listen without unnecessary ornamentation.