Fiction bestsellers

Onyx Storm

Empyrean: Book #3

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding & Jasmin Walker
Length: 23 hours 52 minutes

“I've been waiting for this third installment in the Empyrean series! Read more

James

A Novel

By: Percival Everett
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“A young boy and an enslaved man escape and travel the river together on a raft. Sound familiar? This book lovingly reimagines Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn from the view of Jim, who in this version becomes James, as he and Huck get a second chance at life. Thought provoking, full of adventure, and thoroughly original! Read more

The Wedding People

A Novel

By: Alison Espach
Narrated by: Helen Laser
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

“Whenever I wasn't reading this book, I was thinking about it. The discussion of heavy topics was done so beautifully and realistically and I loved every second of it. It truly felt like the characters were real people and I was rooting for them the whole book. 10/10 read. this. book. immediately. Read more

Fourth Wing

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 21 hours 22 minutes

“The first book in what is to be a 5 book romantasy series, Fourth Wing is Rebecca Yarros' entry into this fantastic genre. Violet is determined to become a Rider at the prestigious Basgiath College, and she won't let her connective tissue syndrome or the smoking hot son of the dead rebellion leader keep her from her goals. Read more

The God of the Woods

A Novel

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“With the intrigue of a deep woods 'whodunnit?' and character drama that evokes Kiley Reid or Rebecca Makkai novels, The God of the Woods had me stunned by its brilliant characterization and jaw dropping twists. Spanning decades and following a host of characters and their backstories, this book begins with the disappearance of a teen from an... Read more

The Ministry of Time

A Novel

By: Kaliane Bradley
Narrated by: George Weightman & Katie Leung
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

“A whirlwind and winding time travel story with history, suspense, and romance. Beautifully written with some of the loveliest, quirkiest sentences and metaphors. Expats are brought to the future by force, assigned “bridges 1�7 to help them acclimate, with all the complexity one might expect, plus some real cheekiness and profundity around race,... Read more

Iron Flame

Empyrean: Book #2

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 28 hours 16 minutes

“I read the physical book of Fourth Wing. It was my first fantasy/romantasy. World building is a new concept to me but I understand the importance. I really enjoyed Iron Flame  1�7 the characters getting to know themselves and each other more, the bonds with their dragons getting stronger, the love between Xaden and Violet blossoming. Action packed... Read more

Beautiful Ugly

A Novel

By: Alice Feeney
Narrated by: Richard Armitage & Tuppence Middleton
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

“Dark and tense. A thrilling ride from start to finish. Read more

Tom Lake

A Novel

By: Ann Patchett
Narrated by: Meryl Streep
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“Once again, Patchett does her thing. Expertly read. Read more

The Favorites

A Novel

By: Layne Fargo
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Louisa Zhu, Amy Landon, Elena Rey, Valerie Rose Lohman, Suzanne Toren, Graham Halstead, Julia Emelin, Layne Fargo, Eric Yang & Johnny Weir
Length: 13 hours 35 minutes

“Is it too soon to name The Favorites the best audiobook of 2025? I loved everything about this beautifully crafted novel. The story is intensely engaging, and every member of the audio cast is stellar. Read more

All Fours

A Novel

By: Miranda July
Narrated by: Miranda July
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes

“One thing I love about being a bookseller and getting sent so many books to review is that I often read things I might not otherwise pick up. While I'm likely not the target reader for this as a 45 year old hetero cis white man, it has really stuck with me and made me think about topics I don't often spend much time considering, such as the... Read more

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 15 hours 47 minutes

“If you were afraid a sequel to the House in the Cerulean Sea wouldn't be as good, fear no more. This book is written from Arthur's perspective and it is just as amazing. The characters Klune writes are so thought provoking. I loved it! Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“Escape with me to a wonderful world where magic and magical creatures exist. Linus Baker, a quiet and lonely man, finds an unexpected and challenging task as he's assigned by the government to report on an island where an orphanage with extremely classified magical children reside and a charming caretaker with many secrets. He encounters many... Read more

Babel

Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown
Length: 21 hours 45 minutes

“A fantasy novel set firmly in the very real world of 1830's Britain. Translation and the juxtaposition of similar words in different languages has become a source of power that will drive the British Empire to become dominant throughout the world. A wonderful evocation of life at the time and in Oxford in particular, this is a deeply researched... Read more

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Hillary Huber & Sara Morsey
Length: 16 hours 18 minutes

“I was left speechless by this fantasy, thriller, horror, which was very intense and tragic. In 1969-1970, pregnant teenage girls who had no choice were shipped off to have their babies only to have them ripped away from them and given to “worthy families." Everything they went through was painful and heartbreaking. The author's incredible... Read more

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

By: Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Ariel Lawhon
Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

“This book not only describes the struggles of a colonial midwife, it also reveals the court system of early American New England. The author weaves in excerpts of Martha’s diary entries that tell the story of this admired woman. As a History lover, I couldn’t put this book down. Read more

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

A novel

By: Gabrielle Zevin
Narrated by: Jennifer Kim & Julian Cihi
Length: 13 hours 51 minutes

“This is not your typical love story, and by no means is it a romance novel. It’s about two childhood friends - Sam and Sadie -who reunite in adulthood to create art together: video games. Together, they begin to create stunning digital worlds and tell stories that will live on forever - stories that can be restarted with the click of a button.... Read more

The Women

A Novel

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Kristin Hannah
Length: 14 hours 56 minutes

“Kristin Hannah’s latest book, The Women, will garner her a whole legion of new readers. This historical fiction set during the Vietnam War is based on the story of a young nurse stationed at the front lines. Raw, powerful, and compelling. Read more

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed: Book #1

By: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“Heartbreaking, disturbing, inspiring, and powerful, Octavia Butler’s The Parable of the Sower is the OG young adult dystopian lit, written before the genre even came into being. This book will make you stay up all night reading, and it is full of big ideas that will give you tools to face the challenges that face our world and country today and... Read more

All the Colors of the Dark

By: Chris Whitaker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 14 hours 34 minutes

“Wow! This thriller grabs you and keeps you in suspense to the very end, with intriguing back-stories, missing persons, acts of heroism and a mystery about whether a boy’s memory is real or a hallucination. I loved the friendship between Patch, a heroic boy and Saint, a girl who is a creative survivor and the way it sustains them when the... Read more

Funny Story

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“A feel GREAT, meet-cute rom-com from one of the masters; Emily Henry does it again! I loved the tortured souls of Daphne and Miles, and how they learn to love and trust one another in the darkest of times. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with both of them. A great summer beach read. (And yes, I read it at the beach!) Read more

Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Novel

By: Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Michael Urie
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“Tova Sullivan is the pragmatic, diminutive widow who diligently scrubs the Sowell Bay Aquarium each night after the guests have gone. Cameron is a brilliant, yet clumsy man-child without parents, a job, or a plan. Marcellus is an octopus. And he is literally counting the days until his death. In this funny, bittersweet, beautifully... Read more

Lights Out

An Into Darkness Novel

Into Darkness: Book #1

By: Navessa Allen
Narrated by: Elena Wolfe & Jacob Morgan
Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

“This sub genre of dark yet hilarious romance might just be my new favorite thing. Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Nicola Walker
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“Witty, fast, and charming- the characters and their dynamics were SO fun! I especially loved Rosie D’Antonio. Extremely well-paced throughout, I just couldn’t stop listening! Read more

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

A Novel

By: James McBride
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 12 hours 21 minutes

“This is a novel about the power of compassion to stir communities of characters to act as their best selves. The beautiful performance of narrator Dominic Hoffman amplifies the warmth in James McBride's memorable story. I'm grateful to have experienced this story through an audiobook. Read more

Listen for the Lie

A Novel

By: Amy Tintera
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Will Damron
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

“Lucy can't remember if she killed her best friend. Maybe she did? Become fully immersed in solving the murder with Lucy and the "Listen for the Lie" podcast, with tidbits recorded as part of the podcast itself. If you love crime and thrillers, this is a book for you! I loved this story and couldn't stop listening. Read more

The Thursday Murder Club

A Novel

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #1

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“This is the coziest book I read all year. The characters are so kindly written, and their voices are funny and strong. I'm tempted to reread it for the good vibes alone. Read more

Demon Copperhead

A Novel

By: Barbara Kingsolver
Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
Length: 21 hours 2 minutes

“My favorite book of 2023! Kingsolver’s Appalachian retelling of Charles Dickens 1�7 David Copperfield is nothing short of an epic masterpiece. Even as it grapples with heavy emotional themes and complex social problems, the plot races by and I could not put it down. Demon Copperhead moved me like very few novels ever have. Don’t be afraid to let... Read more

The Way of Kings

Book One of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer & Kate Reading
Length: 45 hours 29 minutes

“I have a love of hefty fantasy, partnered with a lack of the time usually needed to invest into the genre. The Way of Kings is the peak of everything that has made fantasy my go-to genre for enjoyment, and my ability to proclaim it as such lay directly with the audiobook. Reading and Kramer deliver the world with a clear poise, and give shape to... Read more

Water Moon

A Novel

By: Samantha Sotto Yambao
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes

“Imagine you enter a mysterious pawnshop that you could’ve sworn was a ramen shop. Where did it come from? Why are you here? What will come of this strange turn of events? And what is the price you will have to pay once you set foot into a world that’s no longer yours? Open this book and be whisked away into a world where nothing appears as it... Read more

Intermezzo

A Novel

By: Sally Rooney
Narrated by: Éanna Hardwicke
Length: 16 hours 29 minutes

“As a major Sally Rooney fan, I couldn’t wait to read this one, and was very excited that it’s much longer than Normal People and Conversations With Friends so I could spend as much time as possible with her writing. Intermezzo explores the lives of two brothers who are about 10 years apart. Because the brothers are at very different stages of... Read more

The Spellshop

By: Sarah Beth Durst
Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
Length: 12 hours 11 minutes

“Cozy, sweet fantasy that will make you want to eat bread and jam while you read. Very sweet and fun. Read more

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Court of Thorns and Roses: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 16 hours 7 minutes

“A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is the start of the best-selling series by Sarah J Maas. The story is a loose retelling of the classic Beauty & the Beast as it follows a young human woman taken from the world she knows, but the plot quickly transforms into an enchanting adventure as readers are swept away to the faerie realms of... Read more

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 9 minutes

“When I first read the desription of this book, I got chills! If there was one book that I could read for the 1st time again, it would be this one! Read more

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese's Book Club: A Novel

By: Kate Fagan
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

“A story of friendship, love and forgiveness that is a absolute delight and thrill to read. Fagan’s debut novel hits. Read more

Martyr!

A novel

By: Kaveh Akbar
Narrated by: Arian Moayed
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“This novel is so thoroughly modern, and Cyrus is such an American character—a millennial midwesterner with roots in Iran, a man trying to coalesce late-night 7-11 runs, ancient Farsi poetry, ideas of martyrdom, and Craigslist gigs. It's funny, smart, poetic, sad, and slightly weird. And the narration by actor Arian Moayed (from Succession) is... Read more

Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

“I'm late this to this party but so happy I made it. As a bookseller, this is one of those remarkable books that appeal to so many audiences. My teen staff loved it as did my 18-year-old son who grew up reading mythology. I learned quite a bit about Homer's Iliad and The Odyssey (something I missed in my formal education) and the original... Read more

Lessons in Chemistry

A Novel

By: Bonnie Garmus
Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus & Pandora Sykes
Length: 11 hours 55 minutes

“Thoroughly enjoyed reading about Elizabeth Zott and her passion for science Read more

Gideon the Ninth

Locked Tomb: Book #1

By: Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 16 hours 49 minutes

“Fantasy, horror, murder mystery with lesbian necromancers in space! 10/10 butch & femme representation without the whole story revolving around romance. So creepy & queer & good! Read more

Mistborn

The Final Empire

The Mistborn Saga: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 24 hours 39 minutes

“The Final Empire is the most well-thought-out and interesting world of any book I’ve read. Brandon Sanderson is lauded for his fantastic world-building, and Mistborn is no exception. The magic system in The Final Empire is my favorite part of the book; it’s complex and incredibly unique, and integral to the worldbuilding. The characters are well... Read more

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

A Novel

By: Shannon Chakraborty
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq & Amin El Gamal
Length: 16 hours 59 minutes

“Join Amina al-Sirafi as she gets pulled in an adventure that she promised she would never embark upon. She’s a retired pirate you see, but old habits die hard. A fun audio listen with a more seasoned protagonist who has a child and already learned from the school of hard knocks. Grab your scimitar and join Amina and her rag-tag crew! Read more

Death of the Author

A Novel

By: Nnedi Okorafor
Narrated by: Liz Femi, Anthony Oseyemi, Jason Culp & Chris Djuma
Length: 16 hours 12 minutes

“Okorafor masterfully threads together a story about the art of storytelling, breaking barriers, and being true to yourself while pulling readers into the passion of being in the Nigerian community. Filled with unexpected friendships, challenges of having a disability, worldwide adventures -- and ROBOTS -- Zelu and Ankara's story will challenge... Read more

Wind and Truth

Book Five of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #5

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Kate Reading & Michael Kramer
Length: 62 hours 46 minutes

"The endearing husband-and-wife team of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer continue their stunning narration of the Stormlight Archive series...The narration coupled with the fascinating fantasy epic is a must-listen for series fans—and will keep newcomers intrigued by its deep world-building."  1�7i>AudioFile

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble... Read more

North Woods

A Novel

By: Daniel Mason
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Michael Crouch, Jason Culp, Mark Deakins, Jayne Entwistle, Billie Fulford-Brown, Arthur Morey, George Newbern, Kirsten Potter & Simon Vance
Length: 11 hours 5 minutes

“Wow, Daniel Mason can WRITE. A truly masterful story of one house, one orchard, one forest over the American centuries. A feast of descriptions of the natural world paired with poignant character sketches. I started with the ensemble cast on Libro.fm audio (incredible) and finished by reading the actual book - pick your method; both are amazing. Read more

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

A Monk and Robot Book

Monk & Robot: Book #1

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Em Grosland
Length: 4 hours 8 minutes

“Never have we needed Becky Chambers' "hopepunk," sci-fi self-care visions of the future more than now. Part hilarious odd-couple road-trip, part soulful parable for a lost and battered world, A Psalm for the Wild-Built brings all the warmth, comfort, and elusive wisdom of a steaming mug of tea poured by someone who loves you. Take a deep breath,... Read more

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Emily Wilde: Book #1

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“This book perfectly captures what scholars in a world of dark, mysterious creatures would look like. And despite taking place in winter, the subtle romance in it can’t help but make you feel warm and giddy. Perfect for fans of Diana Wynne Jones 1�7 “Howl’s Moving Castle 1�7, especially if you’re fond of the movie adaptation. Read more

When the Moon Hatched

A Novel

The Moonfall Series: Book #1

By: Sarah A. Parker
Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen & Fajer Al-Kaisi
Length: 20 hours 11 minutes

“Fun. I really like the world she creates and am excited for book number 2! The sex is very pro-women/feminist and the plot twist is unique for romantasy books 1�7 I appreciate it. Read more

The Bright Sword

A Novel of King Arthur

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith & Lev Grossman
Length: 23 hours 9 minutes

“The Bright Sword is nothing short of absolute brilliance! Lev Grossman has created a sharp and realized re-imagination of the classic Arthurian tale with whip-snap dialog, rich world-building, and an intriguing assortment of sundry characters that come together to create a story that is refreshing, exciting, thought-provoking, and downright... Read more

The Stolen Queen

A Novel

By: Fiona Davis
Narrated by: Linda Jones
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes

“Fiona Davis continues to what she does best; transport her readers to a remarkable New York City landmark building where we will be swept into its fabulous history... In The Stolen Queen, the reader is introduced to the assistant curator to the famous Metropolitan Museum in two timelines, including a formative period of her life that she spent... Read more

Orbital

By: Samantha Harvey
Narrated by: Sarah Naudi
Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

“This is a beautiful fictional exploration of what it is like to be one of 6 astronauts orbiting the earth in the International Space Station: how they deal with the isolation, the psychological effects of witnessing 16 dawns and sunsets in 24 hours, the physical effects of micro-gravity, and with the fear and helplessness of watching a huge... Read more