10 audiobooks for fans of Sabriel
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Drowned Wednesday
The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 3
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 4.05 ABR Score (28.3K ratings)★ 3.88 Goodreads (27.7K) ★ 4.58 Audible (663)More about this pick
This is where the series gets dangerous and the worldbuilding deepens, and Corduner's perfectly cast narration captures every layer so you forget it's book three.
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Tress of the Emerald Sea
Hoid's Travails • Book 1
by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver immersive dark fantasy worlds with compelling young protagonists navigating supernatural dangers, enhanced by narrators who bring richly atmospheric depth to their storytelling. Sanderson's intricate worldbuilding and Kramer's engaging performance offer the same sense of epic scope and wonder that makes Curry's narration of Sabriel so captivating.
★ 4.50 ABR Score (302.4K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (297.2K) ★ 4.74 Audible (5.1K)More about this pick
A simple island girl ventures across deadly spore seas to rescue her kidnapped love, with Sanderson's trademark magic systems governing every ocean. Michael Kramer brings warmth to this fairy-tale adventure that feels like The Princess Bride in a cosmere setting.
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Sir Thursday
The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 4
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 3.92 ABR Score (23.8K ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (23.8K) ★ 4.9 Audible (10)More about this pick
The book where Nix escalates from adventure into genuine despair; Corduner's narration makes Arthur's identity crisis feel suffocatingly real.
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Lady Friday
The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 5
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 3.91 ABR Score (23.3K ratings)★ 3.93 Goodreads (23.3K) ★ 4.82 Audible (11)More about this pick
Five books deep in a seven-book epic, Corduner's narration is crucial. Each character feels present and real, turning escalating stakes into genuine tension.
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Grim Tuesday
The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 2
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 3.91 ABR Score (27.5K ratings)★ 3.89 Goodreads (27.4K) ★ 4.85 Audible (13)More about this pick
The world spirals into weirder, darker territory, and Corduner anchors the chaos so expertly that you believe in giant keys and void creatures.
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Mister Monday
The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 1
by Garth Nix
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 3.88 ABR Score (40.5K ratings)★ 3.81 Goodreads (40.5K) ★ 4.65 Audible (17)More about this pick
Corduner's voice captures the wit and strangeness in Nix's fantasy. It's the first book in a series that respects its audience's intelligence.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter (Full-Cast Editions) • Book 2
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Kit Harington, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Daniel Mays, Mark Addy, Simon Pegg, Cush Jumbo, Alex Hassell, Gemma Whelan, Indira Varma, Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, Arabella Stanton
★ 4.74 ABR Score (4.5M ratings)★ 4.43 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)More about this pick
Kit Harington joins the returning cast as Hogwarts faces an ancient monster that petrifies students and threatens the school's very existence.
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The Hobbit
Middle-earth • Book 1
by J.R.R. Tolkien, Douglas A. Anderson, Michael Hague, Jemima Catlin
Narrated by Rob Inglis
★ 4.69 ABR Score (4.6M ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.76 Audible (66.8K)More about this pick
Rob Inglis becomes the definitive voice of Middle-earth, creating distinct personalities for dwarves, elves, and one unforgettable dragon named Smaug.
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Shadows of Self
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver richly immersive fantasy worlds with morally complex protagonists navigating supernatural threats, and Michael Kramer's measured narration complements the same atmospheric, character-driven storytelling that makes Tim Curry's performance of Sabriel so compelling. Sanderson's exploration of duty, identity, and the cost of power will resonate with listeners drawn to Nix's blend of dark magic systems and introspective heroism.
★ 4.56 ABR Score (243.6K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (211.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (31.9K)More about this pick
Lawman Waxillium Ladrian faces a shapeshifting kandra assassin targeting government officials in this Wild West-meets-steampunk fantasy. Michael Kramer navigates Sanderson's intricate magic system as political conspiracy threatens the fragile democracy of Elendel.
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The Alloy of Law
Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver immersive dark fantasy worlds with morally complex protagonists navigating systems of magic that demand sacrifice, enhanced by narrators who bring gravitas and nuance to every scene. The similar runtime and pacing make for equally gripping listening experiences that balance introspective character development with high-stakes supernatural action.
★ 4.53 ABR Score (335.9K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (294.2K) ★ 4.72 Audible (41.7K)More about this pick
Wax returns from the frontier to inherit his family's city estate, bringing gunslinger skills to an industrial world with railroads and electricity. Michael Kramer voices this Mistborn sequel that trades epic fantasy for steampunk detective work with familiar magical rules.
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