-
The Gathering Storm
The Wheel of Time • Book 12
by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
★ 4.82 ABR Score (224.4K ratings)★ 4.44 Goodreads (178.7K) ★ 4.9 Audible (45.7K)More about this pick
Brandon Sanderson takes over Jordan's epic as Rand's madness deepens and Egwene fights to reunite the fractured White Tower before the Last Battle arrives.
-
The Dragon Reborn
The Wheel of Time • Book 3
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.70 ABR Score (365.6K ratings)★ 4.28 Goodreads (326.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (38.9K)More about this pick
Rand al'Thor flees from his destiny as the prophesied Dragon Reborn, knowing he's destined to save the world by destroying it. Reading and Kramer's dual narration handles Jordan's complex fantasy world as multiple storylines follow different characters pursuing the reluctant chosen one.
-
The Eye of the World
The Wheel of Time • Book 1
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.66 ABR Score (667.1K ratings)★ 4.19 Goodreads (598.1K) ★ 4.68 Audible (69.0K)More about this pick
Three farm boys discover they're tied to an ancient prophecy about the Dark One's return, launching this massive fantasy epic. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration splits perspectives seamlessly across Jordan's sprawling world.
-
The Fires of Heaven
The Wheel of Time • Book 5
Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
★ 4.64 ABR Score (243.3K ratings)★ 4.2 Goodreads (213.4K) ★ 4.76 Audible (29.9K)More about this pick
Rand al'Thor embraces his destiny as the Dragon Reborn while four of the most powerful Forsaken unite against him. Kate Reading and Michael Kramer navigate Jordan's intricate plotting and vast cast as the Last Battle draws closer.
-
Esrahaddon
The Rise and Fall • Book 3
by Michael J. Sullivan
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, Michael J. Sullivan, Robin Sullivan
★ 4.61 ABR Score (7.1K ratings)★ 4.64 Goodreads (4.7K) ★ 4.86 Audible (2.4K)More about this pick
Tim Gerard Reynolds leads the narration team through Sullivan's complex tale of the wizard's origins, from childhood exile to becoming history's most controversial figure.
-
Small Gods
Discworld • Book 13
Narrated by Andy Serkis, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz
★ 4.54 ABR Score (136.0K ratings)★ 4.32 Goodreads (134.6K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
Pratchett's razor-sharp satire about a god forgotten by everyone except one simple believer becomes pure comedy gold through the stellar ensemble cast—Serkis, Nighy, and Serafinowicz each capture different facets of divine absurdity.
-
Wyrd Sisters
Discworld • Book 6
Narrated by Indira Varma, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
★ 4.51 ABR Score (133.7K ratings)★ 4.16 Goodreads (132.4K) ★ 4.84 Audible (1.3K)More about this pick
Three witches get tangled in royal politics and theatrical destiny when Bill Nighy, Indira Varma, and Peter Serafinowicz bring Pratchett's brilliant Shakespearean parody to life.
-
Memories of Prophecies
Instrument of Omens • Book 2
by Davis Ashura
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.51 ABR Score (5.0K ratings)★ 4.51 Goodreads (2.7K) ★ 4.79 Audible (2.3K)More about this pick
Nick Podehl transforms this sequel into something rare: a sprawling epic that feels intimate. His narration grounds Cinder's grief and conflicted loyalty so deeply you'll forget you're listening to a 21-hour book.
-
Hogfather
Discworld • Book 20
Narrated by Sian Clifford, Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz
★ 4.50 ABR Score (106.8K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (105.7K) ★ 4.77 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Death must fill in for the missing Hogfather (Discworld's Santa) while Susan the gothic governess races to save belief itself. The full-cast performance featuring Bill Nighy captures Pratchett's blend of holiday cheer and existential dread perfectly.
-
Heart of the Mountain
Saga of the Forgotten Warrior • Book 6
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.49 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)★ 4.65 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.87 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
After the War of the Gods ends, weapon-bearer Ashok and reluctant prophet Thera discover their intertwined destinies, with Tim Gerard Reynolds capturing every epic moment.
-
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
★ 4.45 ABR Score (830.7K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (830.5K) ★ 4.81 Audible (206)More about this pick
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.
-
The Space Between
Outlander #7.5 • Book 7
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 4.45 ABR Score (26.8K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (21.8K) ★ 4.6 Audible (5.0K)More about this pick
Joan MacKimmie travels to Paris to become a nun, fleeing mysterious voices that predict death. Davina Porter's narration captures both Joan's supernatural burden and the historical setting of this Outlander universe story.
-
Black Sun
Between Earth and Sky • Book 1
by Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab, Shaun Taylor-Corbett
★ 4.37 ABR Score (57.1K ratings)★ 4.17 Goodreads (55.3K) ★ 4.54 Audible (1.8K) -
The Memory of Souls
A Chorus of Dragons • Book 3
by Jenn Lyons
Narrated by Feodor Chin, Vikas Adam
★ 4.27 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)★ 4.27 Goodreads (4.4K) ★ 4.61 Audible (322) -
The Blackest Heart
The Five Warrior Angels • Book 2
by Brian Lee Durfee
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.24 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)★ 4.25 Goodreads (2.0K) ★ 4.53 Audible (810)More about this pick
Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms this sprawling dark fantasy sequel into something genuinely unputdownable, his voice work pulling you deeper into a world where nothing—not prophecy, not history itself—can be trusted.
-
Soul Eater
Kat Dubois Chronicles • Book 4
Narrated by Julia Whelan
★ 4.24 ABR Score (1.7K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (1.5K) ★ 4.72 Audible (224)More about this pick
Kat's fame as humanity's savior becomes her prison until an ancient evil forces her back into action. Julia Whelan captures both the hero's reluctant power and her burning need for freedom.
-
The Once and Future King
Once and Future King • Book 1
by T. H. White
Narrated by Neville Jason
★ 4.23 ABR Score (125.1K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (119.4K) ★ 4.21 Audible (5.6K)More about this pick
White retells Arthur's complete story from his education under Merlyn through Camelot's golden age to its inevitable fall. Neville Jason's narration spans decades and moods, from the Wart's magical education to the tragic destruction of the Round Table.
-
A Necessary Heresy
Instrument Of Omens • Book 3
by Davis Ashura
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.22 ABR Score (2.8K ratings)★ 4.13 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.4K)More about this pick
The dead city of Mahadev has claimed every soul who entered its ageless walls for three thousand years. Nick Podehl's narration captures the weight of prophecy as Cinder and Anya face their destiny in those cursed ruins.
-
The Black Company
The Chronicles of the Black Company • Book 1
by Glen Cook
Narrated by Marc Vietor
★ 4.19 ABR Score (61.8K ratings)★ 3.93 Goodreads (55.2K) ★ 4.25 Audible (6.6K)More about this pick
The Black Company serves whoever pays them, even the newly risen Lady who may be humanity's savior or ultimate evil—Vietor's gritty delivery suits these morally ambiguous mercenaries perfectly.
-
Bunny Girl Evolution 1: A Monster Evolution LitRPG
Bunny Girl Evolution • Book 1
by Sir Bedivere The Mad
Narrated by Dorrie Sacks, Justin Thomas James, Ryan H. Reid, Jeff Hays, Andrea Parsneau, Tess Irondale
★ 4.18 ABR Score (939 ratings)★ 4.22 Goodreads (521) ★ 4.62 Audible (418)More about this pick
Bullied girl dies and reincarnates as a rabbit with big ears and buck teeth, facing magical world survival. Six-narrator cast handles the evolution mechanics and character growth.
-
Heartfire
Tales of Alvin Maker • Book 5
Narrated by full cast
★ 4.16 ABR Score (15.1K ratings)★ 3.73 Goodreads (13.6K) ★ 4.5 Audible (1.5K)More about this pick
Peggy the Torch can see everyone's inner fire, but her marriage to Alvin Maker pulls them down separate paths. The full cast brings Card's alternate America to vivid audio life.
-
Dungeons of the Gods - Book 5 of Main Character hides his Strength
Main Character Hides His Strength • Book 5
by Road Warrior, Minsoo Kang, Oppa Translations
Narrated by Nick Podehl
★ 4.09 ABR Score (247 ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (90) ★ 4.82 Audible (157)More about this pick
Sungchul seeks ancient dungeons created by Lesser Gods while a prophesied civil war looms over fractured kingdoms.
-
Warrior of the Altaii
Wheel of Time
Narrated by Michael Kramer
★ 4.08 ABR Score (4.7K ratings)★ 3.61 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.1K)More about this pick
Michael Kramer's grounded delivery transforms this unpublished Jordan novel into something unexpectedly intimate—a rare glimpse of the author's voice before The Wheel of Time consumed everything, with stakes that feel genuinely uncertain.
-
Cult Classic
Eric Carter • Book 9
by Stephen Blackmoore, Michael John Casey, Nora Achrati, Jessica Threet, Steve Wannall, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Torian Brackett, Rana Kay, Alexandra Cohler, Richard Rohan, Ryan Dalusung
Narrated by Alexandra Cohler, Dawn Ursula, Holly Adams, Steve Wannall, Michael John Casey, Torian Brackett, Nora Achrati, full cast, Richard Rohan, Ryan Dalusung, Rana Kay, Jessica Threet
★ 4.06 ABR Score (753 ratings)★ 4.48 Goodreads (747) ★ 4.83 Audible (6)More about this pick
Eric Carter hunts a talking Oracle head that can rewrite past and future, causing Jazz Age Los Angeles to bleed into modern reality. The full cast captures the temporal chaos perfectly.
-
The Ruin of Kings
A Chorus of Dragons • Book 1
by Jenn Lyons
Narrated by Feodor Chin, Soneela Nankani, Vikas Adam
★ 4.05 ABR Score (17.6K ratings)★ 3.82 Goodreads (16.1K) ★ 4.19 Audible (1.5K) -
The Lonesome Crown
The Five Warrior Angels • Book 3
by Brian Lee Durfee
Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
★ 4.02 ABR Score (1.5K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (1.3K) ★ 4.13 Audible (173)More about this pick
Ancient prophecies justify apocalyptic crusades in the Five Isles as the age of belief shatters and magic returns to the world. Tim Gerard Reynolds handles the epic fantasy's massive scope and cast.
-
The Testament of Loki
Loki • Book 2
by Joanne M. Harris
Narrated by Allan Corduner
★ 4.00 ABR Score (3.2K ratings)★ 3.58 Goodreads (2.9K) ★ 4.47 Audible (318)More about this pick
Loki escapes his eternal torment to inhabit the body of a teenage gamer in modern Britain. Allan Corduner captures every sarcastic quip with the perfect blend of divine arrogance and desperate cunning.
-
Dark Immolation
Chaos Queen • Book 2
by Christopher Husberg
Narrated by Adam Verner
★ 4.00 ABR Score (504 ratings)★ 3.9 Goodreads (465) ★ 4.59 Audible (39)More about this pick
Prophetess Jane Oden gathers followers for her new religion while sister Cinzia fears disaster, with Adam Verner balancing hope and dread as both Church assassins and worse threats close in.
-
Ice Land
by Betsy Tobin
Narrated by Davina Porter
★ 3.85 ABR Score (1.1K ratings)★ 3.58 Goodreads (1.1K) ★ 3.39 Audible (33)More about this pick
Freya must find a legendary gold necklace to save her doomed people, journeying deep into mystical Iceland as the Fates' warning echoes in her mind. Epic Norse fantasy unfolds through ancient prophecy and the weight of an entire civilization's survival.
-
Apotheosis: The Beginning After the End
by TurtleMe
Narrated by Travis Baldree, Elizabeth Evans
★ 3.59 ABR Score (3 ratings)★ 5 Goodreads (3)More about this pick
Arthur Leywin's victory shifts world power as mana-stealing waves hit Alacrya and asura lords determine his world's fate. Travis Baldree and Elizabeth Evans handle the epic fantasy scope.
Browse Related Lists
How We Rank Audiobooks
Rankings are driven by listener ratings and review counts from Audible and Goodreads. Books with high ratings across a large number of listeners rank higher — a 4.5 with 50,000 ratings says more than a 4.8 with 200.
Unlike most book lists, we weight audiobook-specific factors: narrator performance, production quality, and how well a story translates to audio. A great book with a poor narration isn't a great audiobook.
We don't accept paid placements or prioritize new releases. These rankings reflect what listeners actually enjoy, not what's being promoted.
Rankings update periodically as new ratings come in and new titles are added to the collection.