Audiobooks Like The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

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Stephen Briggs handles the voice work here the way a good stage actor handles a cast of twelve — each rat distinct, Maurice's scheming purr never quite masking the warmth underneath, the timing on Pratchett's jokes landing with the snap they need to actually be funny rather than just clever on the page. At seven hours, the runtime keeps the satire tight; Briggs knows exactly when to play it straight and let the absurdity do the work. Most of what follows clocks in at a similar length and earns its high marks — two titles are Pratchett himself, and the rest are the kind of fantasy that rewards listeners who want the wit to land and the emotional payoff to sneak up on them.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

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    Good Omens

    by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman

    Narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Allan Corduner, Arthur Darvill, Chris Nelson, David Tennant, Ferdinand Frisby Williams, Gabrielle Glaister, Josh Hopkins, Katherine Kingsley, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Lemn Sissay, Lorelei King, Louis Davison, Matt Reeves, Michael Sheen

    4.33 ABR Score (830.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.25 Goodreads (830.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (206)
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    Angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley try preventing Armageddon after losing the Antichrist in suburban England. This full-cast production featuring Michael Sheen and David Tennant perfectly captures the irreverent humor.

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    Terry Pratchett: The BBC Radio Drama Collection

    by Terry Pratchett, Martin Jarvis, Sheila Hancock, Anton Lesser, Alex Jennings, Philip Jackson, Mark Heap

    Narrated by Alex Jennings, Anton Lesser, Full Cast, Mark Heap, Martin Jarvis, Philip Jackson, Sheila Hancock

    3.95 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.1 Goodreads (781) ★ 4.45 Audible (1.0K)
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    Seven full-cast BBC productions transport you to Discworld through the voices of Martin Jarvis, Sheila Hancock, and Anton Lesser in this comprehensive radio collection.

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    Dawnshard

    The Stormlight Archive #3.5 • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    4.61 ABR Score (148.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (136.9K) ★ 4.84 Audible (11.9K)
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    Rysn leads an expedition to a mysterious island where ancient secrets and deadly Sleepless await. The dual narrator team excels with this quieter Stormlight novella that focuses on discovery rather than warfare.

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    A Court of Wings and Ruin (Part 1 of 3)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 1 • Book 3

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Jon Vertullo, Shawn K. Jain, Stephanie Németh-Parker

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Jon Vertullo, Shawn Jain, Stephanie Németh-Parker

    4.57 ABR Score (15.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.69 Goodreads (13.5K) ★ 4.79 Audible (2.2K)
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    Feyre plays a deadly game infiltrating Tamlin's court while war looms over the fae lands. This full-cast dramatization adds theatrical depth to Maas's epic conclusion.

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    A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 2 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 2 • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Karen Novack, Scott McCormick, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Ann Flandermeyer, Karenna Foley

    4.46 ABR Score (16.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (13.3K) ★ 4.69 Audible (3.1K)
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    Huntress Feyre kills a wolf and faces terrifying consequences in this dramatized adaptation of Maas's fantasy romance debut. The full cast and cinematic production create an immersive fae world.

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    Penric’s Mission

    Penric and Desdemona (Publication order) • Book 3

    by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    4.33 ABR Score (7.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (6.8K) ★ 4.78 Audible (723)
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    Gardner captures Bujold's razor wit: a sorcerer's diplomatic catastrophe becomes five hours of scheming, charm, and impossible choices.

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    A Court of Thorns and Roses (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 1

    by Sarah J. Maas

    Narrated by Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Graybill, Eric Messner, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Debi Tinsley, Julie Hoverson, Gabriel Michael, Karen Foley, Karen Novack, Melody Muze, Alejandro Ruiz

    4.32 ABR Score (20.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.47 Goodreads (16.0K) ★ 4.54 Audible (4.1K)
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    Feyre kills a faerie wolf and faces terrifying consequences when dragged into the magical realm as retribution. The full cast adaptation transforms Maas's fantasy into an immersive audio experience with layered voices and atmospheric effects.

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    The Hand of Oberon (The Chronicles of Amber, Book 4)

    The Chronicles of Amber #1-10 • Book 4

    by Roger Zelazny

    Narrated by Alessandro Juliani

    4.31 ABR Score (29.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.31 Goodreads (27.1K) ★ 4.64 Audible (1.9K)
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    Corwin's investigation into Amber's royal family reaches its shocking climax as pattern-walking and political intrigue collide. Juliani captures every twist with perfect pacing.

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    The Prisoner of Limnos

    Penric and Desdemona (Publication order) • Book 6

    by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Narrated by Grover Gardner

    4.27 ABR Score (6.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.32 Goodreads (5.7K) ★ 4.75 Audible (532)
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    Penric and Nikys learn that her mother has been taken hostage and imprisoned on a precarious island sanctuary, forcing them into another dangerous rescue mission before their own romance can be resolved.

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    Chronicles of Amber, Complete: Nine Princes in Amber + Guns of Avalon + Sign of the Unicorn + Hand of Oberon + Courts of Chaos + Trumps of Doom + Blood of Amber + Sign of Chaos + Knight of Shadows + Prince of Chaos (The) cover

    Chronicles of Amber, Complete: Nine Princes in Amber + Guns of Avalon + Sign of the Unicorn + Hand of Oberon + Courts of Chaos + Trumps of Doom + Blood of Amber + Sign of Chaos + Knight of Shadows + Prince of Chaos (The)

    The Chronicles of Amber #1-5 • Book 9

    by Roger Zelazny

    Narrated by Wil Wheaton

    4.22 ABR Score (12.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.36 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.56 Audible (975)
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    Wil Wheaton narrates the complete Amber saga about princes who can walk between infinite shadow worlds. His performance captures both the cosmic scope and family drama across ten books.

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