Fantasy bestsellers

Onyx Storm

Empyrean: Book #3

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding & Jasmin Walker
Length: 23 hours 52 minutes

“The long awaited, much anticipated 3rd instalment to The Empyrean Series! It’s here! Highly recommend having a listen to the audiobook, especially for those driving to or listening at work. Kept me captivated, with action, more world building, sexy scenes and dragonnnnsssss!! Read more

Fourth Wing

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 21 hours 22 minutes

“It’s hot dragon school summertime! This wild fantasy delivers with deadly dragons, bitter rivalries, treachery, and steamy interludes! If you want engaging escapism, give this first novel in the Empyrean trilogy a ride, then pre-order the next novel in the series, Iron Flame, before its November release. Read more

Iron Flame

Empyrean: Book #2

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & Teddy Hamilton
Length: 28 hours 16 minutes

“I read the physical book of Fourth Wing. It was my first fantasy/romantasy. World building is a new concept to me but I understand the importance. I really enjoyed Iron Flame — the characters getting to know themselves and each other more, the bonds with their dragons getting stronger, the love between Xaden and Violet blossoming. Action packed... Read more

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 15 hours 47 minutes

“Aurthur, Linus, and the gaggle of magical kids are back, and they are on a mission to warm even the most frozen heart. The second installment of The Cerulean Chronicles follows this lovely family of oddballs as they fight for basic human rights in the face of a control-hungry government pretending to listen. This has all the warm and fuzzies of... Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“Loved this sweet, funny, magical story of an unlikely family Read more

Parable of the Sower

Earthseed: Book #1

By: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes

“A definite classic! This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author pairs well with 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale. Read more

Babel

Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown
Length: 21 hours 45 minutes

“Without a doubt one of the best, most important books of the year, this dark academia historical fantasy takes us from the soaring heights of magical schools, ivory towers, and the life of the mind to the bottom of its rotten foundations: colonialism, white supremacy, exploitation, complicity - all while keeping its reader spellbound in wonder,... Read more

Water Moon

A Novel

By: Samantha Sotto Yambao
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes

“Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao is a gorgeous fantasy novel that just continued to surprise me the whole read through. It doesn't feel like a tense read, and yet so much happens. It's a beautiful examination of regret, and yet not a sad read. I don't have the words to describe what a wonderful, contradictory experience this one is, so do... Read more

The Spellshop

By: Sarah Beth Durst
Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
Length: 12 hours 11 minutes

“Gardening, jam making, magic, and gorgeous sunsets.... this is the coziest life I could ever imagine for myself. Read more

Iron Flame (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] - Abridged

The Empyrean 2

Empyrean: Book #2

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Full Cast, Khaya Fraites, Gabriel Michael, Taylor Coan, LaMont Ridgell, Chris Davenport, Robb Moreira, Jessica Lauren Ball, Torian Brackett, Henry W. Kramer, Danny Gavigan & Amanda Forstrom
Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

"Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College – Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and... Read more

Fourth Wing (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] - Abridged

The Empyrean 1

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Full Cast, Khaya Fraites, Gabriel Michael, Torian Brackett, Taylor Coan, LaMont Ridgell, Robb Moreira, Laura C. Harris, David Cui Cui, Scott McCormick, Troy Allan & Jessica Lauren Ball
Length: 7 hours 52 minutes

“An amazing way to dive into the world of Basgiath War College and experience the Empyrean like never before. Read more

Iron Flame (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] - Abridged

The Empyrean 2

Empyrean: Book #2

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Full Cast, Khaya Fraites, Gabriel Michael, LaMont Ridgell, Danny Gavigan, K’Lai Rivera, Laura C. Harris, Taylor Coan, Robb Moreira, Megan Poppy, Marni Penning & Torian Brackett
Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

"Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College – Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and... Read more

The Way of Kings

Book One of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer & Kate Reading
Length: 45 hours 29 minutes

“An epic fantasy novel unparalleled in the genre. The Way of Kings follows a few characters, Kaladin, Shallan, and Dalinar as they navigate war, slavery, magic, and much more. A must read that I couldn't put down, and Sanderson keeps cranking them out! Read more

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 9 minutes

“A masterpiece. After trading her soul for immortality, Addie is cursed. No one can remember her. With the help of a brilliant narrator to bring the story to life and prose that sounds like poetry, Schwab whisks listeners through 300 years as Addie discovers what she would do to leave her mark on the world and be loved again. Read more

Mistborn

The Final Empire

The Mistborn Saga: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 24 hours 39 minutes

“The Final Empire is the most well-thought-out and interesting world of any book I’ve read. Brandon Sanderson is lauded for his fantastic world-building, and Mistborn is no exception. The magic system in The Final Empire is my favorite part of the book; it’s complex and incredibly unique, and integral to the worldbuilding. The characters are well... Read more

Wind and Truth

Book Five of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #5

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Kate Reading & Michael Kramer
Length: 62 hours 46 minutes

"The endearing husband-and-wife team of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer continue their stunning narration of the Stormlight Archive series...The narration coupled with the fascinating fantasy epic is a must-listen for series fans--and will keep newcomers intrigued by its deep world-building."—AudioFile

The long-awaited explosive climax to the... Read more

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Court of Thorns and Roses: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
Length: 16 hours 7 minutes

“A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is the start of the best-selling series by Sarah J Maas. The story is a loose retelling of the classic Beauty & the Beast as it follows a young human woman taken from the world she knows, but the plot quickly transforms into an enchanting adventure as readers are swept away to the faerie realms of... Read more

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Emily Wilde: Book #1

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“One of my favorite books and an excellent audiobook. Emily Wilde will sweep you right into Faerie and you will be left enchanted. Read more

The Fellowship of the Ring

Lord of the Rings: Book #1

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Length: 22 hours 37 minutes

“Incredible. Serkis doesn’t narrate, but performs. For anyone wanting to read this trilogy but feels intimidated, these audiobooks are the way to go. Read more

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

A Novel

By: Shannon Chakraborty
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq & Amin El Gamal
Length: 16 hours 59 minutes

“Amina has forsaken her swashbuckling days, trading high-sea adventures for peaceful days at home tending to her young daughter and watchful mother. A precarious situation arises and Amina must assemble her crew back together to conquer this mission... and what a riotous time! The dual narrators are fantastic and Amina's tale is absolutely... Read more

Fourth Wing (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] - Abridged

The Empyrean 1

Empyrean: Book #1

By: Rebecca Yarros
Narrated by: Full Cast, Khaya Fraites, Gabriel Michael, LaMont Ridgell, Taylor Coan, Torian Brackett, Rob McFadyen, Laura C. Harris, Jessica Lauren Ball, Robb Moreira, Megan Poppy & James Konicek
Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

"Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros
Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the... Read more

This Is How You Lose The Time War

By: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

“For Science Fiction lovers we have the Nebula awards, released at the end of May each year. Winning Best Novella in 2020, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is one of those books that uses the science-y elements of time travel and other worlds to tell a very familiar story about human nature and the... Read more

When the Moon Hatched

A Novel

The Moonfall Series: Book #1

By: Sarah A. Parker
Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen & Fajer Al-Kaisi
Length: 20 hours 11 minutes

“Fun. I really like the world she creates and am excited for book number 2! The sex is very pro-women/feminist and the plot twist is unique for romantasy books— I appreciate it. Read more

Words of Radiance

Book Two of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #2

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer & Kate Reading
Length: 48 hours 14 minutes

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.

Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a... Read more

Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
Length: 13 hours 3 minutes

“Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius...enough said. Read more

Godkiller

By: Hannah Kaner
Narrated by: Kit Griffiths
Length: 12 hours 54 minutes

“I have not been sucked into a fantasy this quickly in a quite long time. And by quickly, I mean by the end of the prologue. Kissen is the best, deadly-with-a-sword grump. There's a little god of white lies. The baker who reluctantly returns to the role of knight. The disability rep is spot on. It's queer! It's intense! It's fantastic! It's your... Read more

One Dark Window

By: Rachel Gillig
Narrated by: Lisa Cordileone
Length: 12 hours 44 minutes

“This atmospheric adult fantasy duology is perfect for a dark winter night! With one of the most unique and interesting magic systems I’ve ever read about, One Dark Window spins a new fairytale true to the Grimm Brothers’ style. Full of secrets, monsters, and a hint of romance, you’ll want to cozy up by the fire with this story! Read more

The Bright Sword

A Novel of King Arthur

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith & Lev Grossman
Length: 23 hours 9 minutes

“If you love the Arthurian legends, you won't want to miss this! Full of detail and storytelling, it felt like I flew through this book. Read more

Legendborn

The Legendborn Cycle

By: Tracy Deonn
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 18 hours 54 minutes

“If you haven't picked this up yet—this is your sign to do so NOW! Bree Matthews, the main female character, is one of the best fantasy protagonists of all time. You will love her with your entire heart after finishing this—as well as other characters in the series. While it's a fantasy, there's mysteries littered throughout the novel and plot... Read more

Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Best book I have read this year. An amazing, gripping tale of a young woman in a strange old house. It's an epic ghost story mixed with some element for "Girl with all the Gifts." Compelling characters and a twist ending that will have you in the edge of your seat until the very end. 10/10 would recommend. Read more

Rhythm of War

Book Four of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #4

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Kate Reading & Michael Kramer
Length: 57 hours 25 minutes

"Powerhouse narrating duo Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring their outstanding skills to this stunning continuation of the Stormlight Archive series...This audiobook is truly a masterpiece of story and performance." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and a USA Today and Indie Bestseller!
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The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“Did this book leave me devastated and sobbing? Yes. Is it one of my favorite books ever? Also, yes! Madeline Miller knows how to write historical fiction beautifully. This novel follows the tragic story of Achilles' and Patroclus. While Miller stays true to the classic legend, she adds to the romantic relationship between the two that was... Read more

The Hobbit

Lord of the Rings

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Length: 10 hours 24 minutes

“It's perfect. Serkis is perfect, the book is perfect, together they are perfect. I do not feel remotely qualified to give a review of this, so you should probably just listen to it yourself. Read more

Oathbringer

Book Three of the Stormlight Archive

The Stormlight Archive: Book #3

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer & Kate Reading
Length: 55 hours 4 minutes

"Character development is at the heart of the book, and it is here that Kramer and Reading shine, with remarkably consistent and multifaceted characters that fuel the action of the story...Adept pacing highlights both the intensity of hand-to-hand combat and quieter moments of sorrow and grief, fully realizing the intricate world that Sanderson... Read more

Nona the Ninth

Locked Tomb: Book #3

By: Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 17 hours 46 minutes

“My honest review of this book is basically inarticulate screaming, wailing, gnashing of teeth, rending of garments, etc. I've rarely in my adult life been so INTO a book series--I've re-read and re-listened to Gideon and Harrow multiple times, and Nona will soon join the rotation. These books are bonkers fun and I loved every wild and confusing... Read more

Tress of the Emerald Sea

A Cosmere Novel

Secret Projects: Book #1

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes

“If you love The Princess Bride and wish Buttercup had been the hero, this is the book for you! Leaving home for the first time to save your best friend, risking your life through many trials and discovering your own ingenuity. A great read for all ages; and a rare Brandon Sanderson stand alone. Read more

The Starless Sea

A Novel

By: Erin Morgenstern
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman & Various
Length: 18 hours 36 minutes

“Love, ghosts, libraries, presents, pasts, finding and losing, seeking and discovering, all intertwined in a puzzle-ring through which narrative lines twine and weave, until the reader's delight at knowing the characters and seeing the world bursts with glorious epiphany. Not since "Little, Big" have I read a book that so caught my fancy, nor... Read more

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands

Emily Wilde: Book #2

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

“Mysterious faeries arrive at our curmudgeonly (yet lovable!) professor Emily's university, throwing her world into a danger she didn't know existed. Enchanting with a little edge, I didn't want the story to end. The audiobook is incredible (accents! drama!), highly recommend! Read more

Legends & Lattes

A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

“This low stakes fantasy is a perfect read for cozy season or just anytime plans are canceled so you can stay in and read. Come for the exploration of starting a new business (when no one knows what your product is, no one's heard of a latte!?) and stay for the heartwarming characters who become family by the end. Read more

The Well of Ascension

Book Two of Mistborn

The Mistborn Saga: Book #2

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 28 hours 56 minutes

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.

The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero... Read more

The Familiar

A Novel

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

“The Familiar is so special! I read it in one day. It is a historical fantasy set in Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. This book is filled with the most interesting characters that I enjoyed seeing develop throughout the story. The main character, Luzia, is a witty, strong willed and determined servant with magical abilities. The family she... Read more

The Two Towers

Lord of the Rings: Book #2

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Length: 20 hours 46 minutes

Continuing the epic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring.The Fellowship is scattered. Some prepare for war against the Dark Lord. Some fight against the treachery of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed Ring to be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.Mount Doom lies in the very heart of the Dark Lord's... Read more

The Tainted Cup

Shadow of the Leviathan: Book #1

By: Robert Jackson Bennett
Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Length: 13 hours 50 minutes

“Ever read a Sherlock Holmes story and thought, 'wow, this mystery could use more krakens?' This is the book for you! Granted, the krakens (titans or leviathans as they are called here) don’t make too much of a physical appearance, but what you’ll get instead are superpowered people augmented by pieces of leviathans, victims murdered by trees... Read more

Dreadful

By: Caitlin Rozakis
Narrated by: Keval Shah
Length: 11 hours 28 minutes

“This book has all the vibes of a RPG/DnD party going off the rails and the DM sighing in the background while tearing up their carefully crafted plans and quests. This is a masterfully written adventure story which reminds me of many Terry Pratchett stories. Read more

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

By: Sangu Mandanna
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“A cozy fantasy full of found family and warm and fuzzy feels, with a grumpy/sunshine romance and the perfect pinch of spice, starring an own-voices lead supported by a diverse and lovable cast of characters—this book’s got all the (potion) ingredients for a read as spellbinding as it is mood-elevating. A must-read for fans of The House in the... Read more

The Jolley-Rogers and the Cave of Doom

The Jolley-Rogers series: Book #2

By: Jonny Duddle
Narrated by: Amy Enticknap & Paul Panting
Length: 1 hour 22 minutes

While the Jolley-Rogers are enjoying a day at the beach, Dad and Mom and little sister Nugget are mysteriously drawn into a cave. When they don't return, Jim Lad is suspicious and sends Bones the dog to Dull-on-Sea to find Matilda before he, too, ventures into the cave. Jim Lad soon discovers a magical haul of treasure inside the cave that has... Read more

Parable of the Talents

Earthseed: Book #2

By: Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson, Patricia R. Floyd & Peter Jay Fernandez
Length: 15 hours 28 minutes

Best-selling author Octavia E. Butler's acclaimed novels have won numerous awards, and she is a recipient of a "genius" grant from the MacArthur Foundation. Parable of the Talents was selected as one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly. Environmental devastation and economic chaos have turned America into a land of horrifying... Read more

A Deadly Education

A Novel

The Scholomance: Book #1

By: Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Anisha Dadia
Length: 10 hours 58 minutes

“A Deadly Education takes a fresh stab at the magical boarding school setting in this inventive and compelling new novel from Naomi Novik. Galadriel Higgins is a student at Scholomance, a dangerous institution full of things that don’t just go bump in the night, they tend to maim and murder the students. In such a perilous place, it’s important... Read more

The Return of the King

Lord of the Rings: Book #3

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Length: 21 hours 51 minutes

The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale of adventure.The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening.... Read more

The Hero of Ages

Book Three of Mistborn

The Mistborn Saga: Book #3

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 27 hours 25 minutes

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.

Who is the Hero of Ages?

To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness--the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists--is back, along with... Read more