Audiobooks Like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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Jim Dale narrates Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows across twenty-two hours, and this is his most expansive performance in the series — the humor has largely given way to weight, but he holds every voice he's spent six books building, and the cumulative effect of that consistency is considerable. The listen rewards everyone who's come this far. The recommendations here are all highly rated, most have won awards, and they share the same feeling of high-fantasy storytelling that operates at scale.

10 audiobooks for fans of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

    Hogwarts Library • Book 1

    by Newt Scamander, J.K. Rowling

    Narrated by Eddie Redmayne

    4.12 ABR Score (433.1K ratings)
    ★ 3.95 Goodreads (419.9K) ★ 4.4 Audible (13.2K)
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    Eddie Redmayne reads Newt's encyclopedic entries about magical creatures like Nifflers and Bowtruckles with the perfect mix of academic precision and wonder.

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    The Ickabog

    by J.K. Rowling

    Narrated by Stephen Fry

    4.15 ABR Score (70.5K ratings)
    ★ 3.87 Goodreads (64.9K) ★ 4.58 Audible (5.6K)
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    The kingdom of Cornucopia faces a legendary monster that may or may not exist, while corrupt officials exploit fear for power. Stephen Fry's warm narration perfectly suits Rowling's return to fairy tale storytelling for all ages.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

    4.89 ABR Score (3.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.3M) ★ 4.85 Audible (60.1K)
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    Feyre's trauma from Under the Mountain collides with new powers and political intrigue in the Night Court. Jennifer Ikeda captures both Feyre's vulnerability and growing strength in this darker sequel.

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    Empire of Storms

    Throne of Glass • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.84 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)
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    Elizabeth Evans handles the emotional weight of Aelin's journey as she gathers allies and faces impossible choices in this penultimate Throne of Glass installment.

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    Queen of Shadows

    Throne of Glass • Book 4

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.79 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.4K)
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    Aelin returns to Rifthold to reclaim her throne and rescue her imprisoned friends, facing the king who destroyed her family in this high-stakes fantasy.

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    The Fellowship of the Ring

    The Lord of the Rings • Book 1

    by J. R. R. Tolkien

    Narrated by Rob Inglis

    4.79 ABR Score (3.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.41 Goodreads (3.2M) ★ 4.83 Audible (67.2K)
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    Rob Inglis transforms Tolkien's dense mythology into an immersive journey, handling everything from hobbit dialects to elvish songs. His decades of experience with this material shows in every character voice.

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    The Final Empire

    The Mistborn Saga • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Michael Kramer

    4.78 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)
    ★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)
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    Street thief Vin discovers she can ingest metals to gain magical powers, then joins a heist to overthrow an immortal emperor. Sanderson creates a unique magic system where swallowing steel lets you fly and pewter enhances strength.

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb

    4.75 ABR Score (2.8M ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.78 Audible (45.8K)
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    War comes to the faerie courts as Feyre infiltrates Tamlin's Spring Court to gather intelligence against Hybern's invasion. Amanda Leigh Cobb handles the complex political maneuvering and emotional stakes with skill.

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    Heir of Fire

    Throne of Glass • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Elizabeth Evans

    4.73 ABR Score (1.6M ratings)
    ★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.82 Audible (21.7K)
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    Celaena confronts her true heritage while training with an ancient Fae warrior, as Elizabeth Evans captures her internal struggle between assassin and queen.

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    Fourth Wing

    The Empyrean • Book 1

    by Rebecca Yarros

    Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton

    4.72 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (56.4K)
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    Dragons, death, and a war college where students literally fall from the sky — Rebecca Soler captures Violet's fierce determination perfectly. The dual narration creates distinct voices for this addictive fantasy romance.

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