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January 31, 2024 The Best Audiobooks of 2023 By Sarah Hashimoto The experiences that authors and narrators supply to those who read with their ears seem to resonate ever more strongly, as our annual list of the best audiobooks, 10 fiction and 10 nonfiction, attests. | The Best Videos of 2023 | Features By Jeff T. Dick Film is a deeply satisfying medium, supplying a myriad of delights for those who prefer their stories and learning in visual form. Our list of the best feature films released on DVD/Blu-ray in 2023 range from this year’s Oscars contenders to older movies getting fresh editions and attention. | The Best Videos of 2023 | Documentaries By Joshua Blevins Peck Documentary films are a unique visual outlet for creative nonfiction, journalism, memoir, history, and more. Our list of the best documentaries released on DVD/Blu-ray in 2023 explores topics as diverse as sports and space. | SPONSORED BY ATOMIC CAT GVM Master Luthier Bill Foley Explains How Your Guitar Works
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