10 audiobooks for fans of A Wrinkle in Time
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Cat's Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut
Narrated by Tony Roberts
★ 4.13 ABR Score (444.1K ratings)★ 4.15 Goodreads (439.9K) ★ 4.28 Audible (4.3K)More about this pick
Vonnegut's dark comedy about a substance that could freeze the entire planet gets the perfect deadpan treatment it deserves from narrator Tony Roberts.
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Childhood's End
Narrated by Eric Michael Summerer, Robert J. Sawyer - introduction
★ 4.12 ABR Score (184.8K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (174.7K) ★ 4.27 Audible (10.1K)More about this pick
Benevolent alien Overlords end war and poverty but refuse to show themselves to humanity for fifty years. Eric Michael Summerer's measured delivery matches Clarke's philosophical tone as the story evolves from first contact to transcendence.
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Golden Son
Red Rising • Book 2
by Pierce Brown
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.79 ABR Score (560.8K ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (505.3K) ★ 4.81 Audible (55.5K)More about this pick
Darrow continues his infiltration of Gold society while planning revolution from within the ruling class. Tim Gerard Reynolds captures the escalating political intrigue and brutal space battles with commanding intensity.
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11/22/63
by Stephen King
Narrated by Craig Wasson
★ 4.63 ABR Score (740.9K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (667.2K) ★ 4.66 Audible (73.7K)More about this pick
A high school teacher discovers a time portal and attempts to prevent JFK's assassination, but changing history proves more complex than expected. Craig Wasson handles the epic scope beautifully.
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Ender's Game
The Ender Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
Why this book?
Both audiobooks explore how gifted young protagonists navigate extraordinary circumstances while grappling with moral complexity and the weight of responsibility beyond their years. Ender's Game expands on the coming-of-age sci-fi themes with a darker, more psychologically intense narrative, offering a richer listening experience through its ensemble cast of narrators and extended runtime.
★ 4.59 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.5M) ★ 4.63 Audible (44.6K)More about this pick
Child genius Ender Wiggin's military training at Battle School prepares him for humanity's war against alien "buggers" in this complex moral examination.
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Ender's Shadow
Ender's Shadow • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Gabrielle de Cuir, full cast
Why this book?
Both works explore how brilliant young protagonists navigate impossible moral choices in high-stakes conflicts that challenge their understanding of right and wrong. Ender's Shadow deepens this introspective journey with a richly layered full-cast narration that brings its complex world to life, offering an immersive listening experience that rewards careful attention to its philosophical themes.
★ 4.59 ABR Score (194.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (180.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (13.8K)More about this pick
Bean's parallel journey through Battle School gets full-cast treatment, with Scott Brick and Gabrielle de Cuir leading voices that capture both his genius and vulnerability.
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Shadows in Flight
The Shadow • Book 5
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, Scott Brick
★ 4.11 ABR Score (26.5K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (21.7K) ★ 4.55 Audible (4.8K)More about this pick
Bean flees Earth with three children sharing his engineered genes, seeking a cure for their shortened lifespans among the stars. Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, and Scott Brick create distinct voices for this family's space odyssey.
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This Inevitable Ruin
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 7
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Travis Baldree
★ 4.87 ABR Score (96.2K ratings)★ 4.68 Goodreads (74.1K) ★ 4.93 Audible (22.1K)More about this pick
Jeff Hays and Travis Baldree tackle the chaos of Faction Wars as Carl's team faces nine alien armies in a massive battle for the ninth floor's central castle.
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For We Are Many
Bobiverse • Book 2
Narrated by Ray Porter
Why this book?
Both audiobooks explore humanity's place in a vast, incomprehensible universe while delivering accessible, character-driven narratives despite their complex sci-fi concepts. Ray Porter's engaging narration matches the wit and wonder that made Hope Davis and company's performance of Wrinkle so compelling, creating an immersive listening experience that balances intellectual curiosity with genuine emotional stakes.
★ 4.67 ABR Score (149.2K ratings)★ 4.37 Goodreads (75.2K) ★ 4.77 Audible (74.0K)More about this pick
Ray Porter continues voicing Bob's expanding consciousness as the AI copies spread across space, facing system-wide war and an alien threat to humanity.
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Dune
Dune • Book 1
Narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance, Ilyana Kadushin, Byron Jennings, David R. Gordon, Jason Culp, Kent Broadhurst, Oliver Wyman, Patricia Kilgarriff, Scott Sowers
Why this book?
Both novels explore humanity's struggle against cosmic forces through protagonists who must embrace their inner power to save worlds larger than themselves. While Dune's intricate 21-hour narration by multiple voice actors offers a more immersive and expansive listening experience than A Wrinkle in Time's intimate 5-hour journey, they share a profound meditation on destiny, good versus evil, and the transformative nature of self-discovery.
★ 4.66 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.29 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (126.5K)More about this pick
Paul Atreides' transformation from noble heir to messianic leader on the spice planet Arrakis unfolds through multiple skilled voices that capture each character's distinct perspective.
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