Best Audiobooks 10–20 Hours

The best audiobooks between 10 and 20 hours — the sweet spot for immersive listening across all genres. Scored by reader and listener reviews.

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The 10-to-20-hour range is the sweet spot for audiobooks. Long enough for rich storytelling, complex characters, and fully realized worlds, but tight enough to finish in a week or two of regular listening. Many of the most acclaimed titles across every genre fall right here.

These are the highest-rated audiobooks between 10 and 20 hours, spanning fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, horror, and literary fiction.

Where to Start with Audiobooks 10–20 Hours

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    Devoradores de estrelas

    by Andy Weir, Natalie Gerhardt

    Narrated by Rafael Maia

    4.21 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 5 Audible (12)
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    Grace desperately searches for a solution to save Earth from star-consuming microorganisms in this Portuguese edition of Weir's thrilling space adventure.

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    L'Ogive du Jugement dernier

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

    by Matt Dinniman, Chloé Atangana

    Narrated by Sylvain Agaësse

    4.06 ABR Score (209.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (209.9K) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    Carl and Donut's apocalyptic gameshow survival gets even more absurd as they face permanent race and class selections that could change them forever.

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    Undone

    Vampire Awakenings • Book 5

    by Brenda K. Davies

    Narrated by Meg Price

    3.99 ABR Score (2.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 5 Audible (3)
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    Meg Price's narration transforms this vampire romance into something genuinely gripping—her performance captures both the raw desperation of a missing person case and the slow-burn intensity of two people fighting their connection.

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    Enraptured

    Vampire Awakenings • Book 4

    by Brenda K. Davies

    Narrated by Meg Price

    3.98 ABR Score (2.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (2.5K) ★ 5 Audible (4)
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    Meg Price captures the tension between Ian and Paige with smoldering intensity, making their ideological collision as addictive as the vampire mythology itself.

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    Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt

    by Michael Lewis

    Narrated by Bruno Leut

    3.97 ABR Score (91.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (91.3K) ★ 5 Audible (3)
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    Lewis exposes how high-frequency trading rigs the stock market against ordinary investors, following the rogue traders who dared to fight back.

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    Ravaged

    Vampire Awakenings • Book 7

    by Brenda K. Davies

    Narrated by Meg Price

    3.96 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 5 Audible (2)
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    Meg Price's narration captures the raw vulnerability beneath Aiden's barely-contained darkness, making his slow surrender to hope feel genuinely earned rather than convenient.

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    Unforeseen

    Vampire Awakenings • Book 9

    by Brenda K. Davies

    Narrated by Meg Price

    3.92 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 5 Audible (2)
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    Meg Price's narration brings genuine tension to this vampire thriller, making the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Jack and Charlie crackle with chemistry and dread across nearly 11 hours.

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    This Was a Man

    The Clifton Chronicles • Book 7

    by Jeffrey Archer

    Narrated by Alex Jennings

    3.90 ABR Score (34.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (34.1K) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    Archer wraps his sprawling Clifton Chronicles with gunshots, political spies, and family secrets spanning decades. Alex Jennings navigates the complex web of characters with distinct voices for each generation.

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    Boleyn Traitor

    The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels • Book 11

    by Philippa Gregory

    Narrated by Gemma Whelan

    3.90 ABR Score (10.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.18 Goodreads (10.1K) ★ 5 Audible (2)
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    Jane Boleyn navigates the deadly shadows of Henry VIII's court, where secrets determine survival and whispers can doom queens. Gemma Whelan captures the tension and paranoia of Tudor court intrigue with nuanced skill.

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    X Marks The Stalker

    The Hemlock Society • Book 1

    by K.N. Wilder

    Narrated by Maxine Mitchell, Anthony Palmini

    3.87 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.14 Goodreads (3.0K) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    Crime journalist Oakley Novak built her career exposing Boston's secrets until serial killer Xander Rhodes turns the tables and stalks her instead. Maxine Mitchell and Anthony Palmini capture the twisted dynamic where hunter becomes hunted, then something more complex.

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    Stock Market Wizards: Interviews with America's Top Stock Traders

    Market Wizards • Book 3

    by Jack D. Schwager

    Narrated by Michael Joss

    3.85 ABR Score (1.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    Jack Schwager interviews America's most successful stock traders during the dynamic bull market era. Michael Joss delivers these trading insights with clarity perfect for absorbing complex financial strategies.

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    Pioneer Summer

    Лето в пионерском галстуке • Book 1

    by Elena Malisova, Katerina Silvanova, Anne O. Fisher

    Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

    3.83 ABR Score (5.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.24 Goodreads (5.0K) ★ 5 Audible (1)
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    This banned Russian bestseller follows two teenage boys falling in love at Soviet summer camp. The star-crossed romance that sparked international controversy and government crackdowns deserves its underground fame.

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    Helix

    Helix • Book 1

    by Eric Brown

    Narrated by Gideon Emery

    3.59 ABR Score (1.2K ratings)
    ★ 3.6 Goodreads (1.2K) ★ 5 Audible (3)
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    Crashed humans discover their ice planet is one of thousands spiraling around a central sun. Gideon Emery guides listeners through this vast cosmic structure filled with alien races and deadly perils.

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    Last Rites

    by Ozzy Osbourne

    Narrated by Ian Danter

    4.55 ABR Score (7.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.46 Goodreads (7.1K) ★ 4.95 Audible (732)
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    Ozzy reflects on decades of chaos, addiction, and rock stardom with his trademark brutal honesty. Ian Danter's delivery captures the raw, unfiltered voice that made the Prince of Darkness a legend.

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    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    Harry Potter • Book 3

    by J.K. Rowling

    Narrated by Jim Dale

    5.00 ABR Score (5.0M ratings)
    ★ 4.58 Goodreads (4.9M) ★ 4.94 Audible (130.7K)
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    Jim Dale's narration transforms this into the series' emotional turning point, giving each character distinct life while building genuine dread alongside the mystery. His performance alone justifies the nearly 12-hour listen.

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    The Adversary

    The Tier One Thrillers • Book 9

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.62 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.73 Goodreads (1.0K) ★ 4.92 Audible (1.7K)
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    John Dempsey faces uncertainty as a new president investigates his predecessor's assassination and Task Force Ember lacks direction. Porter captures the paranormal elements creeping into military thriller territory.

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    Truestrike's Treachery

    Binding Words • Book 10

    by Daniel Schinhofen

    Narrated by Andrea Parsneau

    4.34 ABR Score (1.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.92 Audible (284)
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    Sean works to dismantle Lord Truestrike's power base while Hallie builds noble alliances, setting up their final confrontation in this tenth Binding Words installment.

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    The Choice: Embrace the Possible

    by Edith Eger, Edith Eva Eger

    Narrated by Tovah Feldshuh

    4.82 ABR Score (138.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (132.9K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.0K)
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    Holocaust survivor Edith Eger's journey from Auschwitz prisoner forced to dance for Mengele to renowned psychologist becomes profoundly intimate through Tovah Feldshuh's compassionate narration.

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    The Gate of the Feral Gods

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 4

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    4.79 ABR Score (150.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (125.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (24.5K)
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    Carl and Princess Donut face floating gnome fortresses and haunted crypts in their deadliest floor yet. Jeff Hays continues his exceptional character work, especially with Princess Donut's regal cat attitude amid apocalyptic absurdity.

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    Reaper

    Cradle • Book 10

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.76 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)
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    Lindon finally returns to Sacred Valley as a powerhouse, but his real challenges lie in ancient labyrinths and cosmic wars beyond mortal comprehension. Travis Baldree captures both the triumph and the mounting dread perfectly.

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    Dreadgod

    Cradle • Book 11

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.74 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)
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    With enemies circling and ancient monsters rampaging, Lindon must survive political schemes while four Dreadgods terrorize the world. Baldree captures every epic confrontation with perfect energy.

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    Waybound

    Cradle • Book 12

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.71 ABR Score (29.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (23.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (6.1K)
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    Travis Baldree concludes the beloved Cradle series as Lindon, once powerless, now faces Monarchs and Dreadgods in a battle for Cradle's very survival.

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    The Hard Line

    Gray Man • Book 15

    by Mark Greaney

    Narrated by Jay Snyder

    4.70 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.68 Goodreads (2.6K) ★ 4.91 Audible (1.9K)
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    Court Gentry discovers he's become the target instead of the hunter in this role-reversal thriller. Snyder's controlled performance captures the Gray Man's realization that family loyalty cuts both ways.

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    The Primal Hunter 8

    The Primal Hunter • Book 8

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.67 ABR Score (16.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (9.4K) ★ 4.91 Audible (7.0K)
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    Jake's emergency return to Earth after his alchemy training interruption creates chaos when another Chosen invades with unfair tactics. Travis Baldree captures Jake's frustration perfectly as political balance crumbles around him.

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    Beware of Chicken 3: A Xianxia Cultivation Novel

    Beware of Chicken • Book 3

    by CasualFarmer

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.66 ABR Score (10.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (6.5K) ★ 4.91 Audible (4.1K)
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    Jin Rou wanted to be a powerful cultivator, but death landed his soul in a farmer's body who prefers rice paddies to martial arts glory. Travis Baldree's performance perfectly captures this cultivation comedy's blend of humor and heart.

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    Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice: A Guide to Success for Black Americans

    by Dennis Kimbro, Napoleon Hill

    Narrated by J.D. Jackson

    4.65 ABR Score (389.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.16 Goodreads (386.8K) ★ 4.91 Audible (2.4K)
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    Kimbro adapts Hill's success principles through profiles of Black achievers like Oprah Winfrey and Spike Lee. J.D. Jackson's powerful narration emphasizes how these entrepreneurs overcame additional systemic barriers to build wealth.

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    Whistleblower

    The Senator's Wife • Book 3

    by Jen Lyon

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.59 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.91 Audible (583)
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    Soccer star Alex's career flourishes while Catharine battles public divorce fallout during Carlton's primary campaign, finding solace only in their secret relationship. High-stakes romance where love faces political pressure and media scrutiny.

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    Emperor's End

    The Ripple System • Book 5

    by Kyle Kirrin

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.50 ABR Score (3.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.91 Audible (2.3K)
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    The red cathedral's final wing opens as Ned faces foes capable of ending the world, with the ultimate prize being the power to reshape reality itself. Travis Baldree's performance captures the epic stakes perfectly.

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    One Last Rainy Day: The Legacy of a Prince

    Ravenhood Legacy • Book 1

    by Kate Stewart

    Narrated by Joe Arden, Maxine Mitchell

    4.81 ABR Score (59.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.53 Goodreads (55.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (3.9K)
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    Arden and Mitchell's dual narration weaves romance and suspense as Dominic's dark secrets threaten the love story that will define the next generation of the Ravenhood.

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    Rare WITH THE OLD BREED by E.B. Sledge -1st/1st HCDJ 1981 - Peleliu & Okinawa marines unknown

    by Unknown .

    Narrated by Marc Vietor, Joe Mazzello, Tom Hanks (introduction)

    4.79 ABR Score (60.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (48.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.5K)
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    Sledge's unflinching memoir of fighting as a Marine mortarman in the Pacific's bloodiest battles strips away war's heroic mythology. Tom Hanks introduces this harrowing firsthand account.

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    Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within

    by David Goggins

    Narrated by David Goggins, Adam Skolnick, Jacqueline Gardner

    4.78 ABR Score (80.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.39 Goodreads (48.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (32.2K)
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    Goggins continues his brutal honesty about mental toughness, sharing strategies from his 'Mental Lab' for pushing past perceived limitations and comfortable mediocrity.

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    The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    by Malcolm X, Alex Haley

    Narrated by Laurence Fishburne

    4.78 ABR Score (307.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (293.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (13.5K)
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    Malcolm X chronicles his transformation from street hustler to Black nationalist leader to human rights advocate seeking racial understanding. Laurence Fishburne's powerful delivery honors Malcolm's evolving voice across each phase of his remarkable journey.

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    Wintersteel

    Cradle • Book 8

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.77 ABR Score (44.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (11.3K)
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    The Uncrowned King tournament reaches its climax while a Dreadgod stirs in the distance, and Travis Baldree's performance captures every moment of high-stakes magical combat and political maneuvering.

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    The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 3

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays, The Critical Drinker

    4.75 ABR Score (182.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (152.4K) ★ 4.9 Audible (29.6K)
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    Carl and Princess Donut face the impossibly twisted Iron Tangle subway system where up is down and logic doesn't apply. Jeff Hays and The Critical Drinker's dynamic narration perfectly captures this series' blend of absurd humor and genuine stakes.

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    Sons of Valor II: Violence of Action

    Sons of Valor • Book 2

    by Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

    Narrated by Ray Porter

    4.73 ABR Score (7.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.6 Goodreads (2.2K) ★ 4.9 Audible (5.0K)
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    Tier One Navy SEALs hunt the legendary Lion of Ramadi sniper who's targeting American operators with deadly precision. Ray Porter's military thriller narration captures the tactical intensity and brotherhood among these elite warriors.

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    He Who Fights With Monsters 7

    He Who Fights with Monsters • Book 7

    by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell

    Narrated by Heath Miller

    4.73 ABR Score (42.9K ratings)
    ★ 4.54 Goodreads (19.5K) ★ 4.9 Audible (23.4K)
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    Jason arrives at a kingdom under siege but discovers he's not the chosen savior—Heath Miller captures his bemused relief at finally getting a break from world-saving duty.

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    Just as I Am

    by Cicely Tyson, Michelle Burford

    Narrated by Cicely Tyson, Viola Davis, Robin Miles

    4.72 ABR Score (18.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (11.6K) ★ 4.9 Audible (6.7K)
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    Cicely Tyson narrates her own extraordinary journey from shy church girl to groundbreaking actress spanning six decades. Viola Davis and Robin Miles contribute additional voices to this intimate memoir.

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    If I Don't Ask

    Ask, Tell • Book 4

    by E.J. Noyes

    Narrated by Abby Craden

    4.54 ABR Score (2.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.59 Goodreads (1.8K) ★ 4.9 Audible (878)
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    Abby Craden captures every suppressed longing as Rebecca's armor cracks under forbidden desire and military duty. It's absolutely devastating.

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    The Greatest Game Ever Played

    by Mark Frost

    Narrated by Robertson Dean

    4.50 ABR Score (4.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (3.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (784)
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    Robertson Dean's measured cadence perfectly captures the quiet dignity of early golf and the men who shaped it, turning what could be dry sports history into genuine human drama.

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    Becoming

    by Michelle Obama

    Narrated by Michelle Obama

    4.95 ABR Score (1.4M ratings)
    ★ 4.43 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.89 Audible (183.2K)
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    Michelle Obama reading her own memoir creates an intimate conversation about her path from Chicago's South Side to the White House and beyond.

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    The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games • Book 1

    by Suzanne Collins

    Narrated by Tatiana Maslany

    4.89 ABR Score (10.0M ratings)
    ★ 4.35 Goodreads (10.0M) ★ 4.89 Audible (16.9K)
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    Collins' brutal dystopia gets the perfect voice in Tatiana Maslany, whose Katniss balances teenage vulnerability with steely determination.

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    Theo of Golden

    by Allen Levi

    Narrated by David Morse

    4.85 ABR Score (178.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (168.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (10.3K)
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    A mysterious stranger buys pencil portraits in a small Southern town, with David Morse's weathered voice adding layers of intrigue to every encounter.

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    Carl's Doomsday Scenario

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    4.78 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)
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    Carl and his magic cat Princess Donut navigate the second level of an alien game show designed to kill humans for entertainment. Jeff Hays perfectly captures the absurd humor of this death-trap RPG scenario.

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    In Her Own League

    Windy City Series

    by Liz Tomforde

    Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

    4.70 ABR Score (46.1K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (45.0K) ★ 4.89 Audible (1.2K)
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    Baseball's first female team owner faces constant scrutiny while fighting her attraction to the star pitcher who could derail her carefully planned career.

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    The Primal Hunter 7: A LitRPG Adventure

    The Primal Hunter • Book 7

    by Zogarth

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.65 ABR Score (16.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.57 Goodreads (10.2K) ★ 4.89 Audible (6.0K)
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    Jake navigates the political minefield of the Order of the Malefic Viper while hiding his identity as the Chosen and trying to master alchemy. Travis Baldree continues his excellent work with this beloved series.

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    Mark of the Fool 5

    Mark of the Fool • Book 5

    by J.M. Clarke

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.60 ABR Score (9.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (5.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (4.0K)
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    Alex ventures into the ancient Crymlyn swamp seeking answers about his Ravener pursuers, accompanied by wizards and the Heroes in this progression fantasy. Baldree continues to excel with Alex's character development, especially during high-stakes magical encounters.

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    Inked Babies

    Inked Brotherhood • Book 6

    by Jo Raven

    Narrated by Tad Branson, Abby Craden, Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton, Anna Riordan, Sebastian York, Erin Mallon, Joe Arden, Samantha Cook

    4.40 ABR Score (2.0K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (1.6K) ★ 4.89 Audible (477)
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    The Inked Brotherhood gets their happily-ever-after with weddings and babies, while one last brother needs saving from his demons. A huge cast captures every couple's voice.

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    The Two Towers

    Middle-earth • Book 3

    by J.R.R. Tolkien

    Narrated by Rob Inglis

    4.83 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (50.1K)
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    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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    Skin Game

    The Dresden Files • Book 15

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    4.77 ABR Score (124.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (93.2K) ★ 4.88 Audible (31.3K)
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    The Winter Queen forces Harry Dresden to help his worst enemies rob the supernatural equivalent of Fort Knox in this heist-story installment. James Marsters returns with another pitch-perfect performance, capturing both Harry's reluctance and his grudging professionalism.

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    Turn Coat

    The Dresden Files • Book 11

    by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    4.72 ABR Score (139.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.44 Goodreads (112.9K) ★ 4.88 Audible (26.9K)
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    James Marsters returns as Dresden faces his most personal case when Warden Morgan—his former enemy—seeks help clearing his name of treason charges against the White Council.

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