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- New to Fantasy? Start here → Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Shortest on this list → The Hobbit (10h 25m)
- For a long haul → Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive #3) (55h 5m)
- Most popular of all time → Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #7)
- Hidden gem → Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive #2)
- Prefer something shorter? →
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter • Book 7
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (4.3M ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (4.1M) ★ 4.96 Audible (150.8K)More about this pick
Bill Nighy and Anna Maxwell Martin join the stellar returning cast for Rowling's epic finale, where every character gets their heroic moment.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter • Book 1
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Jim Dale
★ 5.00 ABR Score (11.7M ratings)★ 4.47 Goodreads (11.5M) ★ 4.91 Audible (203.3K)More about this pick
Jim Dale's gift for character voices makes every Hogwarts inhabitant distinct—from Hagrid's gentle rumble to Snape's cutting drawl.
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Words of Radiance
The Stormlight Archive • Book 2
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
★ 4.98 ABR Score (587.5K ratings)★ 4.76 Goodreads (498.0K) ★ 4.9 Audible (89.5K)More about this pick
Kaladin leads the royal guard while Shallan seeks ancient secrets and Dalinar unites the war camps. Michael Kramer and Kate Reading handle Sanderson's massive cast and intricate magic systems flawlessly.
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A Court of Mist and Fury
A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 2
Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda
★ 4.94 ABR Score (3.3M ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (3.3M) ★ 4.85 Audible (60.1K)More about this pick
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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Kingdom of Ash
Throne of Glass • Book 7
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.94 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.71 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.88 Audible (39.0K)More about this pick
Aelin endures torture in an iron coffin while her allies wage final war across multiple kingdoms in this explosive series finale.
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The Way of Kings
The Cosmere • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.93 ABR Score (796.4K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (683.1K) ★ 4.84 Audible (113.2K)More about this pick
On storm-ravaged Roshar, a slave fights in bridge crews while a prince questions his honor during an endless war. The dual narration by Reading and Kramer handles Sanderson's massive world-building seamlessly.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter • Book 6
by J.K. Rowling
Narrated by Hugh Laurie, Ruth Wilson, Bill Nighy, Matthew Macfadyen, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Cush Jumbo, Simon Pegg, Leo Woodall, Mark Addy, Daniel Mays, Gemma Whelan, Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, Nina Barker-Francis
★ 4.90 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (3.7M)More about this pick
Where the series turns genuinely dark, an all-star ensemble (Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Riz Ahmed, and more) narrates with devastating emotional precision.
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The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
Narrated by Jeff Hays
★ 4.89 ABR Score (135.3K ratings)★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K) ★ 4.94 Audible (27.2K)More about this pick
Carl and Princess Donut navigate a dinosaur-infested jungle floor while alien viewers vote on their survival. Hays captures the series' perfect blend of video game logic and genuine emotional stakes.
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Empire of Storms
Throne of Glass • Book 5
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.88 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)★ 4.63 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.84 Audible (33.1K)More about this pick
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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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.88 ABR Score (680.8K ratings)★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K) ★ 4.85 Audible (74.8K)More about this pick
Vin faces the apocalyptic Deepness while Elend builds his kingdom, as Sanderson concludes his Mistborn trilogy with the ultimate test of heroism and sacrifice.
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The Two Towers
Middle-earth • Book 3
Narrated by Rob Inglis
★ 4.88 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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Oathbringer
The Stormlight Archive • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.87 ABR Score (432.0K ratings)★ 4.6 Goodreads (365.0K) ★ 4.84 Audible (67.0K)More about this pick
Dalinar's flashbacks to his violent past and the Knights Radiant's return unfold across 55+ hours that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate expertly.
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A Storm of Swords
A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 3
Narrated by Roy Dotrice
★ 4.87 ABR Score (930.3K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (851.9K) ★ 4.82 Audible (78.4K)More about this pick
The Red Wedding and other shocking betrayals hit harder when Roy Dotrice's veteran narration guides you through Martin's most brutal plot twists.
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A Game of Thrones
A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 1
Narrated by Roy Dotrice
★ 4.87 ABR Score (2.9M ratings)★ 4.45 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.77 Audible (148.5K)More about this pick
Seasons last decades in Westeros, and winter is finally coming along with an ancient evil. Roy Dotrice voices dozens of characters across multiple storylines, creating a full world through his legendary performance.
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The Land: Raiders: A LitRPG Saga
Chaos Seeds • Book 6
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.87 ABR Score (22.1K ratings)★ 4.85 Audible (22.1K) - 16
The Wise Man's Fear
The Kingkiller Chronicle • Book 2
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.86 ABR Score (711.5K ratings)★ 4.55 Goodreads (626.1K) ★ 4.8 Audible (85.5K)More about this pick
Kvothe continues his legendary tale, traveling to court intrigue and spending time with the immortal Felurian while mastering both magic and seduction. Nick Podehl's performance remains captivating.
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The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings • Book 1
Narrated by Andy Serkis
★ 4.86 ABR Score (3.2M ratings)★ 4.41 Goodreads (3.2M) ★ 4.92 Audible (25.3K)More about this pick
Andy Serkis doesn't just narrate this—he inhabits every voice so vividly that Middle-earth becomes a living, breathing world in your ears. His performance transforms the audiobook into something almost cinematic, making this the definitive way to experience Tolkien.
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The Land: Predators: A LitRPG Saga
Chaos Seeds • Book 7
by Aleron Kong
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.86 ABR Score (23.9K ratings)★ 4.83 Audible (23.9K) - 19
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.85 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K) ★ 4.79 Audible (97.4K)More about this pick
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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Queen of Shadows
Throne of Glass • Book 4
Narrated by Elizabeth Evans
★ 4.85 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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The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
Narrated by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree, Annie Ellicott
★ 4.85 ABR Score (110.3K ratings)★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K) ★ 4.92 Audible (18.5K)More about this pick
Chaos reigns on floor eight as Carl and friends face scattered challenges, forgotten gods, and an AI system falling apart. This ensemble cast including Patrick Warburton creates pure audio mayhem.
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The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings • Book 3
Narrated by Andy Serkis
★ 4.85 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.58 Goodreads (1.1M) ★ 4.93 Audible (8.3K)More about this pick
Andy Serkis doesn't just narrate this—he inhabits every voice from hobbits to kings, transforming the final chapter into something that feels like witnessing the story rather than hearing it read.
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The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
Narrated by Andy Serkis
★ 4.83 ABR Score (4.5M ratings)★ 4.3 Goodreads (4.5M) ★ 4.92 Audible (28.7K)More about this pick
Andy Serkis transforms this into a masterclass in voice acting, giving each character such distinct presence that you forget you're listening to one narrator. It's the definitive audio experience of Middle-earth's greatest gateway story.
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A Court of Wings and Ruin
A Court of Thorns and Roses • Book 3
Narrated by Amanda Leigh Cobb
★ 4.83 ABR Score (2.8M ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (2.8M) ★ 4.78 Audible (45.8K)More about this pick
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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A Clash of Kings
A Song of Ice and Fire • Book 2
Narrated by Roy Dotrice
★ 4.82 ABR Score (1.1M ratings)★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.0M) ★ 4.79 Audible (91.4K)More about this pick
Five kings wage war while winter approaches and ancient magic stirs beyond the Wall. Roy Dotrice voices dozens of characters with distinct accents, making the sprawling cast feel intimate despite the epic scope.
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