Audiobooks Like All These Worlds

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Ray Porter narrates All These Worlds with the warmth and slight self-deprecating humor that Dennis E. Taylor's Bobiverse series runs on — Bob's voice needs to feel human despite the science-fiction premise of a mind copied into a probe, and across 8 hours of final-battle stakes, Porter keeps the comedy alive even when the existential danger is real. The result is science fiction that earns its emotional payoff. All ten recommendations are also narrated by Porter, five more come from Taylor's own catalog, and the list maps the Bobiverse and its closest neighbors for listeners who want to stay in that register.

10 audiobooks for fans of All These Worlds

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    Roadkill

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Taylor and Porter reunite to deliver the same witty, fast-paced sci-fi storytelling that made All These Worlds compelling, with Porter's narration bringing equally sharp character voices to a fresh premise. The audiobook maintains that perfect balance of humor and thought-provoking concepts that defines Taylor's work, making it an ideal next listen for those invested in his narrative style.

    4.28 ABR Score (19.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.11 Goodreads (6.9K) ★ 4.59 Audible (12.4K)
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    Three Ohio slackers become Earth's unlikely defenders against an interdimensional threat in Dennis Taylor's latest standalone adventure. Ray Porter captures the humor and heart of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.

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    Earthside

    Quantum Earth • Book 2

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    The same witty, introspective narration from Ray Porter captures Taylor's signature blend of hard sci-fi concepts and dark humor, while Earthside explores similar themes of humanity's place in an expanding universe with the same engaging listening experience. Those invested in Taylor's interconnected sci-fi universe will find this a natural continuation that deepens the philosophical questions about consciousness and survival established in All These Worlds.

    4.06 ABR Score (11.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.05 Goodreads (5.5K) ★ 4.38 Audible (5.6K)
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    Twenty-something scientists manage humanity's survival after the Yellowstone super-eruption destroys civilization. Ray Porter returns to voice Taylor's signature blend of science and humor.

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    Outland

    Quantum Earth • Book 1

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Ray Porter's engaging narration brings the same wit and humor to Outland that made All These Worlds so compelling, while Taylor explores fresh sci-fi concepts with that signature blend of hard science and character-driven storytelling that defines his work.

    4.31 ABR Score (30.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (11.8K) ★ 4.59 Audible (19.1K)
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    College students accidentally open an interdimensional portal just as Yellowstone erupts in this clever sci-fi premise. Ray Porter handles the scientific exposition with engaging clarity.

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    Flybot

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    The same witty narrative voice and inventive sci-fi concepts that made All These Worlds compelling carry through Flybot, with Ray Porter's engaging delivery bringing Taylor's signature humor and clever world-building to life once again. Both audiobooks balance speculative premise with character-driven storytelling, making the extended runtime feel immersive rather than indulgent.

    4.18 ABR Score (8.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.04 Goodreads (3.4K) ★ 4.59 Audible (4.7K)
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    Physicist Philip Moray's ordinary day turns extraordinary when mysterious tech and AI collide in Taylor's latest adventure. Ray Porter's familiar voice grounds even the wildest technological concepts.

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    Feedback

    Audible Original Stories

    by Dennis E. Taylor

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Ray Porter's masterful narration captures Taylor's signature blend of humor and existential philosophy in another mind-bending sci-fi adventure that explores what it means to be conscious and autonomous. The same wit and wonder that made All These Worlds compelling carries through, making Feedback an equally engaging listen for those who enjoyed Taylor's exploration of identity and survival against cosmic odds.

    4.07 ABR Score (8.9K ratings)
    ★ 3.84 Goodreads (3.3K) ★ 4.53 Audible (5.6K)
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    Scientists attempt to rewrite history but discover their timeline changes create an endless loop—Ray Porter handles the temporal confusion with trademark precision in this short tale.

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    Chasing the Dragon

    Tyrus Rechs: Contracts & Terminations • Book 2

    by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Ray Porter's dynamic narration brings the same wit and gravitas to this military sci-fi epic, delivering fast-paced action and deeper philosophical questions about humanity's place in the galaxy. Both audiobooks balance humor with high-stakes storytelling, making the 8-hour runtime equally immersive and engaging.

    4.36 ABR Score (4.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.48 Goodreads (934) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.1K)
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    Everyone wants the Dragon dead, but bounty hunter Tyrus Rechs takes the contract as a favor—though killing isn't necessarily his plan.

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    Stryker's War

    Order of the Centurion • Book 3

    by Josh Hayes, Jason Anspach, Nick Cole

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Ray Porter's dynamic narration brings the same engaging, conversational energy to Stryker's War that made All These Worlds so immersive, while both works balance humor and heart within expansive sci-fi universes filled with clever problem-solving and character-driven storytelling. The fast-paced, witty dialogue and sense of camaraderie among ensemble casts make Stryker's War an equally satisfying listen for those who appreciate Taylor's blend of cosmic-scale adventure with relatable, grounded humanity.

    4.20 ABR Score (2.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.38 Goodreads (635) ★ 4.69 Audible (1.6K)
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    Stryker Company replaces demoralized marines on a mining world where the enemy prefers sabotage and ambushes to direct confrontation. Ray Porter's military gravitas perfectly matches these legionnaires facing an unconventional war.

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    Blood of the Innocent

    ONSET • Book 3

    by Glynn Stewart

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.19 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.67 Audible (986)
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    ONSET's supernatural agents have beaten the vampires, but an ancient enemy offers peace talks that smell like a trap. Ray Porter's gruff narration fits the urban fantasy action perfectly.

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    Lost Hope

    The Bridge Sequence • Book 3

    by Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.13 ABR Score (2.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.59 Audible (1.0K)
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    Porter's urgent delivery captures Rex's race against time as Earth faces invasion while he tries to save his sister and Marcus from ultimate sacrifice.

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    Survival

    From Beyond • Book 3

    by Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Hystad

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    Why this book?

    Ray Porter's distinctive narration brings the same engaging, character-driven storytelling to Survival, where humanity faces existential stakes with the same blend of humor and tension that defines the Bobiverse series. Both works explore what it means to persist against impossible odds, delivered through Porter's masterful pacing that makes the 8-hour runtime feel immersive rather than lengthy.

    4.12 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (803) ★ 4.75 Audible (286)
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    With most of Earth under alien control, Atlas distributes the cure while Crawlers lurk everywhere—the solution might lie deep underground. Porter's narration heightens the claustrophobic tension.

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