10 audiobooks for fans of The Fellowship of the Ring
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The Two Towers
Middle-earth • Book 3
Narrated by Rob Inglis
★ 4.83 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (50.1K)More about this pick
Rob Inglis's complete performance captures every voice from Gollum's hissing to Treebeard's ancient wisdom across this 16-hour journey through Middle-earth's darkening war.
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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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The Return of the King
Middle-earth • Book 4
Narrated by full cast
★ 4.28 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.35 Audible (283)More about this pick
Frodo and Sam struggle through Mordor to destroy the Ring while Aragorn claims his throne in Middle-earth's final battle against darkness.
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Queen of Shadows
Throne of Glass • Book 4
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.79 ABR Score (1.5M ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (1.4M) ★ 4.81 Audible (21.4K)More about this pick
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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Heir of Fire
Throne of Glass • Book 3
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.73 ABR Score (1.6M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (1.6M) ★ 4.82 Audible (21.7K)More about this pick
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
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.72 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (56.4K)More about this pick
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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Quicksilver
The Fae & Alchemy Series • Book 1
by Callie Hart
Narrated by Stella Bloom, Anthony Palmini
★ 4.64 ABR Score (933.3K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (889.6K) ★ 4.76 Audible (43.7K)More about this pick
Twenty-four-year-old Saeris steals water in a desert ruled by an immortal queen, until she accidentally opens a gate that releases dangerous magic. Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini capture both the harsh desert setting and romantic tension.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard Sequence • Book 1
by Scott Lynch
Narrated by Michael Page
Why this book?
Both epics deliver immersive world-building through exceptional narration, but where Tolkien emphasizes grand heroic quests, Lynch offers a cleverer, faster-paced fantasy centered on wit and camaraderie that rewards attentive listening. The Lies of Locke Lamora maintains that same sense of adventure across an extended runtime while trading mystical wonder for intricate plotting and sharp character dynamics.
★ 4.37 ABR Score (348.0K ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (345.8K) ★ 4.63 Audible (2.2K)More about this pick
Lynch's gentleman thief Locke runs elaborate cons in the Venice-like city of Camorr until a mysterious adversary threatens his crew of Bastards.
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The Silmarillion - Of the Fall of Númenor and the Rings of Power
Narrated by Samuel West
★ 4.23 ABR Score (341.2K ratings)★ 4.04 Goodreads (340.7K) ★ 4.68 Audible (552)More about this pick
Tolkien's creation mythology unfolds from the Silmarils' forging through Middle-earth's Elder Days, with Samuel West lending gravitas to these foundational legends.
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A Wizard of Earthsea
The Earthsea Quartet • Book 1
Narrated by Rob Inglis
Why this book?
Both audiobooks showcase Rob Inglis's masterful narration of epic fantasy quests, but A Wizard of Earthsea offers a more intimate coming-of-age journey that explores similar themes of courage and self-discovery in a condensed, equally immersive listening experience. The lyrical prose and meditative pacing of Le Guin's world will appeal to listeners who savored Tolkien's richly detailed worldbuilding and philosophical depth.
★ 4.00 ABR Score (372.5K ratings)★ 4.01 Goodreads (364.6K) ★ 4.26 Audible (8.0K)More about this pick
Young Ged's magical arrogance unleashes a shadow that pursues him across the archipelago world of Earthsea. Le Guin's coming-of-age fantasy explores responsibility, balance, and the dangerous allure of power through poetic, mythic storytelling.
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