10 audiobooks for fans of A Game of Thrones
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Dangerous Women
The Dresden Files #13.1 - Bombshells
by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Carrie Vaughn, Lev Gossman, Joe R. Lansdale, Megan Lindholm, Lawrence Block, Brandon Sanderson, Sharon Kay Penman, Lev Grossman, Nancy Kress, Diana Rowland, Diana Gabaldon, S.M. Stirling, Sam Sykes, Pat Cadigan, Caroline Spector, Joe Abercrombie, Megan Abbott, Cecelia Holland, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Melinda M. Snodgrass
Narrated by Scott Brick, Jonathan Frakes, Stana Katic, Inna Korobkina, Lee Meriwether, Claudia Black, Sophie Turner, Janis Ian, Iain Glen, Karen Dotrice, Various
★ 3.56 ABR Score (14.9K ratings)★ 3.67 Goodreads (13.2K) ★ 4.02 Audible (1.7K)More about this pick
Twenty-one authors contribute stories about deadly, complex female characters across genres from fantasy to noir, creating an anthology that celebrates dangerous femininity.
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Kingdom of Ash
Throne of Glass • Book 7
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.91 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (39.0K)More about this pick
Aelin endures torture in an iron coffin while her allies wage final war across multiple kingdoms in this explosive series finale.
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
The Hero of Ages delivers the same epic scope and complex magic systems found in A Game of Thrones, but with a more cohesive narrative arc that rewards long-form listening. Michael Kramer's immersive narration captures the morally gray characters and high-stakes world-building that made Roy Dotrice's performance so compelling, while offering the satisfying character development that George R. R. Martin's series often delays.
★ 4.83 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)More about this pick
Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.
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The Name of the Wind
Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 1
by Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Why this book?
The Name of the Wind shares Game of Thrones' immersive world-building and complex protagonist navigating a harsh, magical society, while Nick Podehl's intimate narration offers a more introspective complement to Roy Dotrice's ensemble approach. Both audiobooks reward close listening with layered storytelling and richly detailed settings that unfold across substantial runtimes.
★ 4.72 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.52 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.7 Audible (109.1K)More about this pick
Legendary hero Kvothe tells his own story: orphaned by demons, surviving on streets, then earning his way into magic university. Nick Podehl becomes Kvothe himself.
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House of Earth and Blood
Crescent City • Book 1
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.70 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.76 Audible (41.7K)More about this pick
Elizabeth Evans navigates Bryce's grief and Hunt's dark past in this urban fantasy murder mystery set among angels, fae, and half-human party girls.
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Iron Flame
The Empyrean • Book 2
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.69 ABR Score (2.7M ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.2K)More about this pick
Violet survived her first year at war college, but the real training begins now — along with deadly secrets about dragons and magic. Soler and Hamilton return with even more intensity for this explosive sequel.
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Towers of Midnight
The Wheel of Time • Book 13
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both epics deliver sprawling narratives filled with political intrigue, complex character arcs, and morally ambiguous choices across richly detailed fantasy worlds, while the dual narration in Towers of Midnight provides the same immersive listening experience that makes Roy Dotrice's performance so engaging. The similar runtime and intricate plotting will appeal to listeners who appreciate long-form fantasy that rewards sustained attention with substantial world-building and consequential character development.
★ 4.77 ABR Score (211.0K ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (176.1K) ★ 4.89 Audible (34.9K)More about this pick
Perrin leads the Whitecloak trials while Mat prepares for the Last Battle in this penultimate Wheel of Time volume. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer have become the definitive voices of Jordan's world, handling dozens of characters with seamless consistency.
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The Will of the Many
Hierarchy • Book 1
by James Islington
Narrated by Euan Morton
★ 4.70 ABR Score (236.8K ratings)★ 4.59 Goodreads (223.8K) ★ 4.8 Audible (13.0K)More about this pick
Vis infiltrates the elite Catenan Academy to uncover the Hierarchy's secrets, with Euan Morton capturing both teenage vulnerability and ancient rage.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The Tales of Dunk and Egg #1-3
by George R.R. Martin, Gary Gianni
Narrated by Harry Lloyd
★ 4.54 ABR Score (166.5K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (136.3K) ★ 4.74 Audible (30.2K)More about this pick
Hedge knight Dunk and his squire Egg wander Westeros a century before Game of Thrones, encountering Targaryen politics and small-scale adventures. Lloyd brings warmth to these character-focused tales of honor and friendship.
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The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Why this book?
The Eye of the World delivers the same epic scope and intricate world-building as A Game of Thrones, with dual narrators who bring distinct voices to its sprawling cast of characters. Both audiobooks immerse listeners in richly detailed fantasy realms where political intrigue and personal quests drive a gripping, character-focused narrative across hundreds of hours of storytelling.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (667.1K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (598.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (69.0K)More about this pick
Three farm boys discover they're tied to an ancient prophecy about the Dark One's return, launching this massive fantasy epic. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration splits perspectives seamlessly across Jordan's sprawling world.
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