Books by Alton Brown
“Add ‘outstanding audiobook narrator’ to Brown’s impressive resumé. He performs his ‘essays and ruminations’ smoothly and wittily. His range of interests is expansive: blue crab (eat the soft shell variety), martinis (be wary of ice), Japanese cuisine (seek it out), and more. But it’s his funny and quirky opinions that stay with the listener. A master of the bon mot, he tells stories creatively with an excellent pace and tone.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Alton Brown were recommended
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The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780
by Rick Atkinson -
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We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
by Jill Lepore -
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Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival
by Stephen Greenblatt -
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Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church
by Kevin Sack -
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Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism
by Eve L. Ewing -
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Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations
by Alton Brown
The Best History & Nonfiction Audiobooks of 2025, recommended by AudioFile Editors
The Best History & Nonfiction Audiobooks of 2025, recommended by AudioFile Editors
Editors at AudioFile magazine, who reviewed more than 2,000 books in 2025, pick out their favourites in the ‘history and nonfiction’ category—from the American struggle for independence to the ruminations of a food celebrity.
