Audiobook Rankings

Curated rankings of the best audiobooks across genres, scored using reader and listener review data. Filter by listening time to find your next great listen.

Fiction

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Words of Radiance Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Kingdom of Ash A Court of Mist and Fury The Way of Kings

Fantasy

Epic worlds, unforgettable stories

From Tolkien to Sanderson — the best fantasy books, ranked by readers and listeners alike.

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Project Hail Mary This Inevitable Ruin Light Bringer Morning Star Dungeon Crawler Carl Golden Son

Sci-Fi

Future visions, mind-bending reads

Space opera, cyberpunk, and hard sci-fi — the books that make the impossible feel real.

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Only the Dead American Dirt Red Sky Mourning True Believer Sons of Valor III: War Machine The Terminal List

Thriller

Heart-pounding suspense

Page-turners you won't put down — twists, tension, and stories that keep you up way too late.

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Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection The Running Grave Resurrection Walk Desperation in Death The complete Sherlock Holmes Desert Star

Mystery

Whodunits worth your time

Detective tales and puzzling plots that reward careful attention — mysteries that keep you guessing until the last page.

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The Shining The Stand It Pet Sematary All the Stars in the Sky Well Fed

Horror

Chilling tales, restless nights

From Stephen King to Shirley Jackson — the best horror books that keep you up at night.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Sunrise on the Reaping The Hunger Games

Literature & Fiction

Award-winning prose, lasting impact

Literary fiction and contemporary classics — the books that stay with you long after the last page.

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The Nightingale The Women The Help Written in My Own Heart's Blood The Things We Cannot Say An Echo in the Bone

Historical Fiction

The past brought to vivid life

From ancient Rome to WWII — historical fiction that immerses you in another era with unforgettable characters.

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One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince Reverse Just for the Summer Voyager The Last Letter Redeeming 6

Romance

Love stories, electric chemistry

Contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy romance — the books that make every slow burn and plot twist hit harder.

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Non-Fiction

The Power of Vulnerability Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom (A Feeding the Soul Book) Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter

Self-Help

Life-changing ideas, powerful delivery

From Atomic Habits to The 7 Habits — transformative books that change how you think and act.

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Becoming Finding Me Educated Shoe Dog The Choice: Embrace the Possible The Happiest Man on Earth

Biography & Memoir

Real stories, remarkable lives

True stories from remarkable lives — memoirs and biographies where every word feels personal.

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$100M Offers $100M Leads The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win Unreasonable Hospitality The Infinite Game

Business

Smart money, sharp thinking

The best business and finance books — from investing classics to modern leadership thinking.

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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Endurance Outliers: The Story of Success

Non-Fiction

Big ideas, real-world stories

Popular science, narrative history, and big-idea books — the non-fiction that changes how you see the world.

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Highest Rated Audiobooks

Top 25 across all genres, sorted by reader and listener rating

Best Quick Listens

Top-rated audiobooks under 5 hours, across all genres

Browse by Narrator

The voice behind the book matters. Find audiobooks by your favorite narrator.

Scott Brick Ray Porter Adam Verner Michael Kramer Abby Craden Maxine Mitchell Grover Gardner Dick Hill Luke Daniels George Guidall Simon Vance Robertson Dean Simon Prebble Barrie Kreinik R.C. Bray Nick Podehl Andrea Parsneau Bahni Turpin Travis Baldree January LaVoy Tim Gerard Reynolds Edoardo Ballerini Julia Whelan Davina Porter Alex Jennings

Browse by Author

Explore collections from top authors across every genre.

James Patterson Jonathan Maberry J.D. Robb Stephen King Ed McBain Agatha Christie Anne Perry Terry Pratchett Nora Roberts Tom Clancy Michael Connelly Daniel Schinhofen Kevin J. Anderson Unknown Author Brandon Sanderson John Grisham David Archer Nora Achrati Lois McMaster Bujold Lee Child Clive Cussler Heather Graham Patricia Cornwell Sarah J. Maas Jim Butcher

Browse by Trope

Find audiobooks by the story patterns you love — from enemies to lovers to unreliable narrators.

The Professional Detective Ticking Clock / Race Against Time Political Intrigue Quest War / Epic Battle Conspiracy / Cover-Up Found Family Romantasy Dark Secret Coming of Age Serial Killer Cat and Mouse Magic System Redemption Arc Ensemble Cast Whodunit Post-Apocalyptic Survival Wrongly Accused Space Opera Psychological Manipulation The Hero's Journey Forbidden Love Missing Person Unlikely Alliance War and Aftermath