Bestselling audiobooks
The top 100 audiobooks on Libro.fm based on sales from our 2,000+ partner bookstore locations.
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Spare
By Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Narrated by: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Length: 15 hours 37 minutes
Spare
“Surprisingly enjoyable, especially on audio. Prince Harry is a smart man, with some pointed insights, and is a delightful narrator.”
Melissa, Watermark Books
Bestseller #2
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A novel
By Gabrielle Zevin
Narrated by: Jennifer Kim & Julian Cihi
Length: 13 hours 51 minutes
If you enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, then you’ll love Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.
“Once I started listening to Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, it's all I wanted to do. I'm not a gamer and I still thoroughly enjoyed following Sadie, Sam and Marx as we follow them from childhood through adulthood, from hospital rooms in Los Angeles, to dorm rooms in Boston and back to LA. A bittersweet look at love and friendship and the lengths we go for those we love.”
Marisa, Chapter One Book Store
Bestseller #3
Lessons in Chemistry
A Novel
By Bonnie Garmus
Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus & Pandora Sykes
Length: 11 hours 55 minutes
Lessons in Chemistry
“Protagonist Elizabeth Zott's confrontations with 1960s patriarchy will resonate with women who lived it, but how she gets by while staying true to herself will inspire women of all ages. Read it ā and give copies to all your friends!”
Ellen Klein, Hooray for Books!
Bestseller #4
I'm Glad My Mom Died
By Jennette McCurdy
Narrated by: Jennette McCurdy
Length: 6 hours 25 minutes
If you enjoyed Dancing at the Pity Party, then you’ll love I'm Glad My Mom Died.
“Equal parts hilarious and devastating, Jennette McCurdy reviews her acting career with stark clarity, irony to fill your soul, and a presence of control over the uncontrollable. I'm Glad My Mom Died reflects on undiagnosed narcissism with a mother forcing her child to live out her mother's dreams as a childhood actor. The dichotomy of gratefulness and criticism take center stage in this beautiful memoir read by the author with honesty, pain, and a performance that will resonate with you for months to come. Please listen to this.”
Nick, Cream & Amber
Bestseller #5
Demon Copperhead
A Novel
By Barbara Kingsolver
Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
Length: 21 hours 2 minutes
A NEW YORK TIMES "TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2022"
An Oprahās Book Club Selection ⢠An InstantĀ New York TimesĀ Bestseller ⢠An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller ⢠A #1Ā Washington PostĀ BestsellerĀ
"Demon is a voice for the agesāakin to Huck Finn or Holden Caulfieldāonly even more resilient.ā āBeth Macy, author ofĀ Dopesick
"May be the best novel of 2022....
Read more »Bestseller #6
Daisy Jones & The Six (TV Tie-in Edition)
A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer & Pablo Schreiber
Length: 9 hours 3 minutes
Daisy Jones & The Six (TV Tie-in Edition)
“The story of a band that experiences a meteoric rise and then comes apart. A great listen - the cast is fantastic. I wonder whether I would have enjoyed reading it as much as I did listening because the cast does such a great job.”
Kathy, Belmont Books
Bestseller #7
The Night Watchman
By Louise Erdrich
Narrated by: Louise Erdrich
Length: 13 hours 32 minutes
The Night Watchman
“The Night Watchman is an extraordinary book based on the life of Edrich's grandfather who was a night watchman at a jewel bearing plant as well as an activitist against Native dispossession. The other featured protaganist is Patrice Paranteau who you will quickly come to adore. The Night Watchman is one of Edrich's best works and I highly recommend it!”
Rachel, Avid Bookshop
Bestseller #8
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
By Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: January LaVoy
Length: 12 hours 20 minutes
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
“This lovely, magical book is a coming-of-age story that blends the best qualities of the adventure stories of the early 20th century with some thoroughly modern sensibilities. January Scaller is an almost-orphan in the early 1900s, the unlikely ward of a rich collector of antiquities who employs her father to travel the world discovering treasures for his collections. When she discovers that she has the ability to open doors into other worlds, she finds a myriad of other civilizations, some beautiful, some terrifying, where the color of her skin and her gender don't matter the way they do in her own world. But her discovery threatens everything she believes about her life, her family and herself. The Ten Thousand Doors of January features beautiful writing and heart-stopping action. The perfect crossover novel, it will appeal equally to teens and adults alike. And January LaVoy's talented narration makes the story leap from the page. It's an immensely satisfying book!”
Emily, Inklings Bookshop
Bestseller #9
Crying in H Mart
A Memoir
By Michelle Zauner
Narrated by: Michelle Zauner
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
If you enjoyed Minor Feelings, then you’ll love Crying in H Mart.
“This memoir is an unflinchingly honest portrayal of grief as well as a tender look at the complex relationship between a mother and daughter bridging generational and cultural gaps through the comforting creation of food. This book had me simultaneously sobbing and starving. A perfect read.”
LeeAnna, Blue Cypress Books
Bestseller #10
Remarkably Bright Creatures
A Novel
By Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Michael Urie
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, then you’ll love Remarkably Bright Creatures.
“A heartfelt story about challenging assumptions and healing from trauma with a fun cast of characters set in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. Tova is a kind-hearted, stubborn, and ultimately courageous heroine whose friendship with an octopus (one of the story's narrators!) helps to awaken a new chapter of life with connection, love, and adventure. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is funny, touching, and ultimately life-affirming.”
Jeffrey, Riverstone Books
Bestseller #11
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
Babel
“Finishing a book like this is equal parts pleasure and pain: pleasure in reading something so striking and beautiful juxtaposed by the pain of it ending. Few books have brought tears to my eyes; Kuangās Babel is now numbered among them.”
Maxwell Leaning, Paragraphs Bookstore
Bestseller #12
āYou Just Need to Lose Weightā
And 19 Other Myths About Fat People
Myths Made in America
By Aubrey Gordon
Narrated by: Aubrey Gordon
Length: 7 hours 10 minutes
āYou Just Need to Lose Weightā
“I am so onboard with everything about this book, and I wish everyone would read it. It has been impeccably researched, yet is presented in an incredibly approachable volume. Fat activist Aubrey Gordon discusses things like the intersections of fatness and desirability politics and why 'fatphobia' isnāt the best word to describe the oppression of fat people, and she encourages readers to include fatness or size in their understanding of intersectionality, alongside things like race, gender, disability status, and countless other factors. While those points were among my main takeaways, I learned so much more and am left hungry for further reading from fat activists, especially those with multiple marginalized identities.”
Mary, Raven Book Store
Bestseller #13
The Thursday Murder Club
A Novel
A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #1
By Richard Osman
Narrated by: Lesley Manville
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes
If you enjoyed The Man Who Died Twice, then you’ll love The Thursday Murder Club.
“A witty, satisfyingly twisty mystery that captures the essence of your favorite BBC mystery.”
Marianne, East City Bookshop
Bestseller #14
Atomic Habits
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
By James Clear
Narrated by: James Clear
Length: 5 hours 35 minutes
The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 4 million copies sold!
Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones,... Read more »
Bestseller #15
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
A Novel
By Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
“This is your classic murder mystery turned on its head by calling out every single trope. Literally. The whole concept is that the narrator writes how-to manuals for crime writers, so when he has his own murder(s) to solve, all the rules are right at his fingertips. Does that stop the twist from being pretty satisfying? I'd say not. Maybe I would have seen it coming if I'd been reading it in print but frankly that made listening to it all the more enjoyable once I gave up on being able to keep track of the details in my head. The characters were all sympathetic (though some of them took longer to warm up to than others). There was a bit of stomach churning violence, but not gratuitous, and there was a surprising amount of warmth that felt much more genuine than your average 'cozy mystery.' Like what said mystery would be if the characters were real and not caricatures of themselves.”
Maren, Nook & Cranny Books
Bestseller #16
The Light We Carry
Overcoming in Uncertain Times
By Michelle Obama
Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Length: 9 hours 58 minutes
The Light We Carry
“Michelle Obama is back with more words of wisdom, pillars of humility, and just simply Michelle. The Light We Carry is an uplighting book that will help you deal with the emotions and isolation that we have had to deal with during and after the pandemic. But more than that, she has compiled questions that she has been asked again and again, and acknowledges each with personal stories, anecdotes, wisdom, and love. This book feel like you are sitting down with an old friend when you have had a bad day and and just need some love and a hot drink.”
Gretchen, Fiction Addiction
Bestseller #17
The Guest List
A Novel
By Lucy Foley
Narrated by: Jot Davies, Chloe Massey, Olivia Dowd, Aoife McMahon, Sarah Ovens & Rich Keeble
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes
The Guest List
“The wild Irish setting was perfect for this Christie-esque whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end! This is a great listening experience as the cast of talented voice actors help tell the story from varied perspectives.”
Janet, Watermark Books
Bestseller #18
How High We Go in the Dark
A Novel
By Sequoia Nagamatsu
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Brian Nishii, Keisuke Hoashi, MacLeod Andrews, Jeanne Sakata, Greg Watanabe, Kurt Kanazawa, Matthew Bridges, Kotaro Watanabe, Brianna Ishibashi, Joe Knezevich, Micky Shiloah, Stephanie Komure & Jason Culp
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes
How High We Go in the Dark
“This collection of connected stories describes the world after a devastating plague. The book is beautiful ā striking, unsettling, and darkly gorgeous. It defies categorization and creates its own genre. A shimmering gem of a book.”
Debra Ginsberg, DIESEL, A Bookstore
Bestseller #19
Thank You For Listening
A Novel
By Julia Whelan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes
If you enjoyed Book Lovers, then you’ll love Thank You For Listening.
“This book is like if Love is Blind was actually romantic and not a bizarre social experiment set up for Netflix by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. A one night stand, secret identities, self discovery, off-the-charts chemistry, crackling passion, this book is everything that I wanted and more. Written by audiobook narrator Julia Whelan, Thank You For Listening is a fun peek behind the curtain of audiobooks with all of the love and lust you crave in your romance novels. I couldnāt get enough. If you love audiobooks, have a favorite audiobook narrator, and love romance novels, this is the book for you.”
Ryan, Gibson's Bookstore
Bestseller #20
Talking to Strangers
What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
By Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Talking to Strangers
“Talking To Strangers is perfect on audio. It reads (listens) like a podcast including audio clips from interviews, etc.”
Jessica, Main Street Books Davidson
Bestseller #21
Tress of the Emerald Sea
A Cosmere Novel
Secret Projects
By Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride. Narrated by Michael Kramer.
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple...
Read more »Bestseller #22
How to Sell a Haunted House
By Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Jay Aaseng & Mikhaila Aaseng
Length: 12 hours 59 minutes
"Wildly entertaining."-The New York Times
"Ingenious."-The Washington Post
New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in a thrilling new novel that explores the way your pastāand your familyācan haunt you like nothing else.
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When Louise finds out her parents have died, she dreads going home. She doesnāt want to... Read more »
Bestseller #23
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
A Novel
By Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Narrated by: Arina Ii
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“This was the most interesting and wholesome take on time travel I have ever read. Everything in the world is totally normal, but if you sit in a specific seat in a specific cafe in Tokyo, you can travel back in time. There are some rules in order to time travel, but my favorite one? You can only stay in the past for as long as your coffee is warm. This charming and emotional story of four different women teaches about the importance of making the most with the time youāre given.”
Lauren Suidgeest, Schuler Books
Bestseller #24
The Dutch House
A Novel
By Ann Patchett
Narrated by: Tom Hanks
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes
The Dutch House
“The Dutch House is an engrossing story that spans over 50 years. It is about a house and the memories that it holds. The story revolves around Danny and Maeve, a brother and sister who love each other deeply - more than any other person including Danny's wife. They share a sad childhood in which their Mother disappears with very little explanation. They are brought up by their distant father who loves their home, The Dutch House, more than his children or his second wife. When he dies suddenly in his 50's, the second wife takes everything and throws Danny and Maeve out of the house. The siblings manage and continue to be each other's lifeline. I enjoyed this book tremendously and developed great affection for the siblings, even with their complex, dysfunctional dynamics. An added bonus: Tom Hanks reads the story with plenty of heart and soul.”
Melinda, Buttonwood Books and Toys
Bestseller #25
Hell Bent
A Novel
Alex Stern: Book #2
By Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang & Michael David Axtell
Length: 16 hours 15 minutes
āReaders will be wowed." āPublishers Weekly (starred review)
Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. The Ivy League is going straight to hell in the sequel to the smash New York Times bestseller Ninth House from #1 bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.
"Bardugoās imaginative reach is brilliant." āStephen King
Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul...
Bestseller #26
The Marriage Portrait
A novel
By Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt & Maggie O'Farrell
Length: 13 hours 21 minutes
If you enjoyed Hamnet, then you’ll love The Marriage Portrait.
“If you love historical fiction you will love the vibrant and stunning sense of place that Maggie OāFarrell creates in The Marriage Portrait. This is the fictionalized tale of the life of Lucrezia de Medici who was born and raised in 1550s Renaissance Florence, Italy.”
Anne, Cherry Street Books
Bestseller #27
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
A Novel
Wayfarers: Book #4
By Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Length: 9 hours 55 minutes
Return to the sprawling, Hugo Award-winning universe of the Galactic Commons to explore another corner of the cosmosāone often mentioned, but not yet exploredāin this absorbing entry in the Wayfarers series, which blends heart-warming characters and imaginative adventure.
With no water, no air, and no native life, the planet Gora is unremarkable....
Bestseller #28
The House in the Cerulean Sea
By TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes
The House in the Cerulean Sea
“Genevieve of A Great Good Place for Books said it best when she said, "It's part fantasy, part love story and all heart." I couldn't agree more. I could feel my heart swell as I read. I laughed. I cried. I fell for all the characters. I loved this book!”
Zinna, A Great Good Place for Books
Bestseller #29
Rest Is Resistance
A Manifesto
By Tricia Hersey
Narrated by: Tricia Hersey
Length: 5 hours 26 minutes
Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy by connecting to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice. Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to elevate rest as a form of resistance and a divine human right.
What would it be like to live in a well-rested world? Far too...
Bestseller #30
Ninth House
Alex Stern: Book #1
By Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang & Michael David Axtell
Length: 16 hours 21 minutes
Ninth House
“The charter of the Leahy house is to manage and police the secret houses of the veil on the campus of Yale University. When a murder is connected to the magical activities of the houses, Galaxy Stern, Alex, the newest member of the Ninth House must find out what happened even if it means losing her place at Yale or her life. Ninth House grips you from the beginning and Alex is a wonderfully crafted edgy protagonist with deep scars. In the pretentious ivy league world Alex tenaciously pursues evil through unexpected twists and turns. If you like mystery and magic this is for you!”
Ellen, Avid Bookshop
Bestseller #31
Sea of Tranquility
A novel
By Emily St. John Mandel
Narrated by: John Lee, Dylan Moore, Arthur Morey & Kirsten Potter
Length: 5 hours 46 minutes
Sea of Tranquility
“A gem of a novel, spiraling out of place and time to shape our present hopes and anxieties into a story of peace and resilience. Mandel weaves effortlessly between historical and science fiction and is a master of immersive storytelling.”
Dan Brewster, Prologue Bookshop
Bestseller #32
The Sentence
By Louise Erdrich
Narrated by: Louise Erdrich
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes
The Sentence
“The Sentence is a ghost story, although it is as comforting as it is haunting. Itās an intimate picture of bookselling, and of bookselling during a pandemic and social justice reckoning, set in Erdrichās own store in Minneapolis. Its heroine, queer Indigenous ex-con Tookie, is so alive she leaps right off the pageāgritty, passionate, and human. Louise Erdrich is a natural storyteller and fabulous narratorāwarm and sincere, with perfect timing. This is a book about connection in every way possible. Itās funny and enraging and heartwarming all at once.”
Mary, Raven Book Store
Bestseller #33
Our Missing Hearts
A Novel
By Celeste Ng
Narrated by: Lucy Liu & Celeste Ng
Length: 9 hours 51 minutes
Our Missing Hearts
“Set in an uncomfortably plausible dystopian near-future, Our Missing Hearts pulls no punches. Ng wrestles with how to find hope for ourselves and our children against forces that bend toward authoritarianism and nationalism.”
Allyson Howard, Invitation Bookshop
Bestseller #34
Nothing to See Here
By Kevin Wilson
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 6 hours 40 minutes
Nothing to See Here
“This book was meant to be heard! Wilson creates a narrative in a world so sarcastic and colorful that I would taste cherry cool-aid long after I stopped reading. Flash to me doubled over in my car laughing or sobbing or both at the same time. I actually started to look forward to my hour-long commute every morning just so I could spend time with these characters... I also might have adopted a sassy southern accent for a good twenty minutes post-listening. I adore this book with all my heart.”
Conner, BookBar
Bestseller #35
I Contain Multitudes
The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
By Ed Yong
Narrated by: Charlie Anson
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes
New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Notable Book of 2016
NPR Great Read of 2016
Economist Best Books of 2016
Brain Pickings Best Science Books of 2016
Smithsonian Best Books about Science of 2016
Science Friday Best Science Book of 2016
A Mother Jones Notable Read of 2016
A Bill Gates āGates Notesā Pick
MPR Best Books of 2016
Chicago Public Library...
Read more »Bestseller #36
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
By V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 9 minutes
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
“Schwab has a masterpiece on her hands with this title. I loved it from the beginning, and that love grew until the very end. Addie needed to find a way to escape the life she is supposed to live as a woman in France, 1714. āNo matter how desperate or dire, never pray to the gods that answer after dark.ā As the sun sets, she is praying to any god that will listen to help her be free, someone eventually hears her... and they answer. 300 years later Addie walks into a bookstore to find a young man at the counter. Upon her return she realizes he remembers her...”
Maxwell, Paragraphs Bookstore
Bestseller #37
Mexican Gothic
By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes
Mexican Gothic
“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. ”
Tiffany, Leaves Book and Tea Shop
Bestseller #38
The Anthropocene Reviewed
Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
By John Green
Narrated by: John Green
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes
If you enjoyed Looking for Alaska, then you’ll love The Anthropocene Reviewed.
“Witty and moving essays about everything from air conditioning to Canada geese, Green artfully distills much of the human condition and what it means to be alive. Each essay's subject ends with his rating out of five stars -- I give this book five stars.”
Violet, Second Star to the Right
Bestseller #39
Legends & Lattes
A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
By Travis Baldree
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes
Legends & Lattes
“This is the cozy and heartwarming fantasy novel you didn't know you needed! It's a tender story with delightful characters in a snug setting. The kind of tale that Dungeon Masters will feel inspired to have for their next laid-back D&D campaign. So if you are a fan of wholesome, found-family stories do yourself a favor and listen to this book!”
Courtney, Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
Bestseller #40
The Maid
A Novel
By Nita Prose
Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK ā¢Ā āA heartwarming mystery with a lovable oddball at its centerā (Real Simple), this cozy whodunit introduces a one-of-a-kind heroine who will steal your heart.
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FINALIST FOR THE EDGAR® AWARD ⢠āThe reader comes to understand Mollyās worldview, and to sympathize with her longing... Read more »
Bestseller #41
Wordslut
A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
By Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Amanda Montell
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes
A brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us, written with humor and playfulness that challenges words and phrases and how we use them.
āI get so jazzed about the future of feminism knowing that Amanda Montellās brilliance is rising up and about to explode worldwide.āāJill Soloway
The...
Read more »Bestseller #42
Under the Whispering Door
By TJ Klune
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes
Under the Whispering Door
“Trigger warning: Suicide and death. TJ Klune has done it again. He has created a story (with some darkness) centered on a character that would otherwise have easily been seen as the villain. And again, he walked me through a funny, LGBTQ+ positive, and horror-esque journey where I grew in empathy for Wallace as he tackled questions about death, life, and what may come after. Every character in this book was relevant and had their own story to tell. One of several things that impresses me about Klune's writing is his ability to keep a story that takes place in a single setting engaging and interesting. The ending was definitely unexpected and defied my expectations. I read this book aloud to my mother, and we debated and discussed what the ending might be and what we hoped it would be. We couldn't have guessed what actually transpired...I deeply appreciated the diversity in age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender expression between characters. As someone who enjoyed The House in the Cerulean Sea, I would gently warn other fans that this book takes on a more serious tone because it centers on death and heavier topics. It still has moments of humor, heart, and levity, but you're always reminded of where you are.”
R. Aimee, The Bluestocking Bookshop
Bestseller #43
Braiding Sweetgrass
Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Length: 16 hours 44 minutes
As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our... Read more »
Bestseller #44
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan & Robin Miles
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes
If you enjoyed The Lions of Fifth Avenue, then you’ll love The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
“What a great read! Perfect balance of pure gossip and Hollywood drama with a gut-wrenching love story all told from the perspective of a woman who is so flawed and so endearing. This book went somewhere that was so surprising and yet made so much sense. It turns all preconceived notions of Hollywood on their head and certainly makes you question anything you've read in tabloids and online. A must-read! I just re-read this for my book club almost 3.5 years after the first time (and the release date). Damn, it is still an engrossing read. The audiobook was narrated by three faves: Alma Cuervo (the PERFECT EVELYN! STUNNING!), Robin Miles (who is amazing), and Julia Whelan (genius idea to give a different voice to all the celebrity rags and Whelan's voice was perfect for it).”
Kimi, Buttonwood Books and Toys
Bestseller #45
Wintering
The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
By Katherine May
Narrated by: Rebecca Lee
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes
Wintering
“I listened to Wintering with one foot in November and the other in December, just as winter weather was arriving where I live, and arguably the best time of year to read this book. In my circle of mentally ill friends and familyāmyself includedāit seems like people have been preparing for winter more than usual this year (2021), trying their best to stave off seasonal depression and holiday overwhelm. I read this book in the hopes that it would help me face a particularly difficult winter, and itās certainly got me thinking about the season in a new, more appreciative way. Katherine May talks not only of harsh winter weather, but of personal wintersādark seasons of life brought on by illness, tragedy, unexpected change. When we realize that our lives are cyclical much like nature and the lives of wild animals, it becomes easier to accept the seasons as they come rather than to fight against them. With Rebecca Leeās sublime narration, May takes readers on a journey to the arctic and back, learning as much from herself as she does from others.”
Mary, Raven Book Store
Bestseller #46
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
A Novel
By Angie Cruz
Narrated by: Kimberly M. Wetherell & Rossmery Almonte
Length: 6 hours 16 minutes
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
“This story begs to be enjoyed in audio book format. The production was excellent. We all need some Cara Romero in our lives. Readers will fall for her heart and sass. Without a doubt my favorite audiobook this year!”
Jessica, Main Street Books Davidson
Bestseller #47
Now Is Not the Time to Panic
A Novel
By Kevin Wilson
Narrated by: Ginnifer Goodwin & Kevin Wilson
Length: 6 hours 12 minutes
Now Is Not the Time to Panic
“This unzipped my heart and let some of my teenage dirtbag feelings fall out. I listened to the audiobook on Libro.fm and found it very moving. I'm a big Kevin Wilson fan and while this isn't as off the wall as spontaneously combusting children or parenting in communes, it is emotionally brilliant.”
Adah, Main Street Books Davidson
Bestseller #48
The City We Became
A Novel
The Great Cities: Book #1
By N. K. Jemisin
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Length: 16 hours 12 minutes
The City We Became
“What did I just listen to and why did I like it so much? Part of falling in love with this book was the listening experience, to be certain. The narration was stellar. The production was on point. But the story... the story itself is sublime. N.K. Jemisin has written a love letter to New York City - but not the one in bright, bold letters on the silver screen - the real city, and the real people who inhabit it and call it home, even if only temporarily. And it was beyond my wildest dreams (and nightmares). The City We Became is so incredibly layered and nuanced - diving into discussions of racism and sexism and the fallacy of good vs evil. I wanted nothing more than to steep in its long chapters, and get to know its boroughs as intimately as Jemisin would allow - not mere stereotypes but fully fleshed and brilliant, blinding avatars. Witty, subversive, imaginative, unbelievable. Get on this wild ride.”
Britt, Second Star to the Right
Bestseller #49
Book Lovers
By Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 23 minutes
Book Lovers
“How can Emily Henry keep outdoing herself like this? Book Lovers is not only an homage to all book lovers, but presents an unconventional, fresh, and self-aware addition to the classic romance canon. Nora and Charlieās on-the-page chemistry is so intense I thought my book would catch fire, yet at the same time their slow-burn path to love was a quiet and powerful build. At the end, they not only fell in love with each other, but I fell in love with both of them as well. This is the validating story for non-compromising, slightly grumpy, possibly jaded, likely has a cat, people who still deserve an HEA no matter what weāre told otherwise.”
Leah, Bright Side Bookshop
Bestseller #50
Fairy Tale
By Stephen King
Narrated by: Seth Numrich & Stephen King
Length: 24 hours 4 minutes
Fairy Tale
“I've been very much enjoying my first foray into audiobooks: Stephen King's Fairy Tale. I listen to Seth Numrich's narration every time I'm in my car. I'm not the first to say that King is a master storyteller. As a writer myself, I've long been intrigued by his ability to flesh out characters well enough so that I can actually visualize them and empathize with whatever (likely terrifying) situation they encounter. In Fairy Tale (of which I'm about 1/4 of the way through) I am totally with mature-for-his-age Charlie and his adopted, misunderstood dog, Radar, as they are about to discover what the hell is living in the shed and the origins of the gold pellets. I also really love the relationship Charlie has with his widowed and recovering alcoholic father....I find myself hanging on every word, completely engrossed...”
Amy, Wellesley Books
Bestseller #51
Mad Honey
A Novel
By Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
Narrated by: Carrie Coon, Key Taw, Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
Length: 15 hours 12 minutes
Mad Honey
“This is an incredibly powerful story that I think everyone should read. Told from the perspective of two different characters, who despite being at different stages in their lives, are trying to figure out who they are. It examines the traumas that we experience in life, how we process those (or don't), and how they shape us. It looks at who we know ourselves to be, how we honor that (or don't), and the strength it takes to truly be yourself. The people that read the two different narrators are perfectly cast, and really add to the impact and experience of the story for the listener. I don't think that it is possible to read this book and not come away changed in the best ways. I believe that if everyone read this, the world would be a much more empathetic place.”
Allie, Oblong Books
Bestseller #52
Atlas of the Heart
Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
By BrenƩ Brown
Narrated by: BrenƩ Brown
Length: 8 hours 29 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠In her latest book, BrenĆ© Brown writes, āIf we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.ā
In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a... Read more »
Bestseller #53
How to Keep House While Drowning
A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
By KC Davis
Narrated by: KC Davis & Dr. Raquel Martin
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
If you enjoyed Rest Is Resistance, then you’ll love How to Keep House While Drowning.
“Like a good podcast that you wish you could always return to and underline, this audiobook is a perfect morale boost. Davis gives practical advice and language around what normally feels insurmountable.”
Tiffany, Wild Geese Bookshop
Bestseller #54
Circe
By Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes
Circe
“Beautifully composed and deeply compelling, Circe is hands-down one of the best novels of 2018. As she did in Song of Achilles, Miller recreates the ancient and enchanting world of Greek mythology, this time focusing on ocean nymph Circe. Cast out of her home and exiled to the island of Aiaia, Circe turns not only to her enchantments, but also to the world of Mortals, becoming close with legendary figures like Daedalus, Odysseus, and Penelope. Millerās delicate, yet stunning prose swept me off my feet ā I wanted to savor every moment with Circe in her immortal world. Introspective, soft, at times simply breathtaking, but always beautiful. So, so beautiful.”
Kelly, Mysterious Galaxy Books
Bestseller #55
Really Good, Actually
A Novel
By Monica Heisey
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 10 hours 13 minutes
Really Good, Actually
“There are books about it, songs about it, endless poetry written all about the tragic, heart-wrenching, vulnerable experience of losing love. It's difficult, however, to capture the full physical and mental ramifications of such events. Monica Heisey has shown that, though it is difficult, it is not impossible. In an honest, realistic view, Heisey writes this story of Maggie who is embarking on not just a lost love or a break up, but a divorce after a 9 year relationship. I loved how relatable Maggie is, whether you have experienced this or not. I especially love the feeling I got as I read that there is support in surprising places, and even though it may seem like you'll feel this sad and broken forever, things WILL get better. The audiobook experience is exceptionally engrossing with a narration from Julia Whelan. I strongly recommend. ”
Kalli, Rediscovered Books
Bestseller #56
A Closed and Common Orbit
Wayfarers: Book #2
By Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Length: 11 hours 29 minutes
A Closed and Common Orbit
“Becky Chambers has built a dazzling and expansive science fiction universe and seems determined to introduce readers to every corner. The AI Sidra and young Jane provide swapping viewpoints between a bustling, multi-species city sprawling over a moon and a sterile factory among miles and miles of junkyard on a planet with extremely skewed priorities. Sidra's journey to understand who and what she really only becomes more poignant as you follow Jane struggle to escape the only home, the only planet, she has ever known. In the end, despite the fantastic setting and characters, Chambers manages to deliver a striking message about consciousness, survival, and family.”
Sam, The Cupboard Maker Books
Bestseller #57
The Paris Apartment
A Novel
By Lucy Foley
Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Daphne Kouma, Julia Winwood, Sope Dirisu, Sofia Zervudachi & Charlie Anson
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
āTold in rotating points of view, this Tilt-A-Whirl of a novel brims with jangly tension ā an undeniably engrossing guessing game.āĀ Ā āĀ Vogue
"[A] clever, cliff-hanger-filled thriller." āĀ People
From theĀ New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ The Guest ListĀ comesĀ a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment...
Read more »Bestseller #58
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
By Sangu Mandanna
Narrated by: Samara MacLaren
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“This book is a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. From the quirky cast of characters to the less than traditional love story, this book will bloom in you and make you feel whole. Plus, the audiobook narrator is truly excellent!”
Leah, Scrawl Books
Bestseller #59
Where the Crawdads Sing
By Delia Owens
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Length: 12 hours 11 minutes
Where the Crawdads Sing
“Where the Crawdads Sing is a stunning and beautiful novel that readers will want to simultaneously savor and devour with every luxurious word. Youāll hear the gulls cry on the beach through these pages, youāll see the light flickering through the marsh trees, youāll smell the homemade grits sizzling on the stovetop. Your heart will ache for the lonely marsh girl and your wheels will start turning when a body is discovered, but youāll never regret reading this gorgeous novel.”
Amanda Zirn, Bethany Beach Books
Bestseller #60
Surrender
40 Songs, One Story
By Bono
Narrated by: Bono
Length: 20 hours 24 minutes
Surrender
“In Surrender, Bono gives you personal insight into his life, the creation of U2, and the inspiration for some of U2ās most iconic songs. But even more so, he goes into detail about his advocacy and how they came to be. And he shares some amazing stories about the famous people that he has had the opportunity to meet and work with. With every chapter, you will feel like you are talking with an old friend that will bring you inspiration and motivation with his charisma and determination of spirit. I highly recommend Surrender for anyone who feel lost or silenced in the world we live in today.”
Gretchen, Fiction Addiction
Bestseller #61
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Wayfarers: Book #1
By Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Length: 14 hours 23 minutes
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
“This is the funnest, tenderest, most lovable space romp youāll ever take. Thereās a fun plot but the real reason to read this book is the crew of the Wayfarer. Fair warning: Youāll want to follow them anywhere! With inter-species romance, plenty of pronouns, and space-age wisdom, this book made us feel more tender to our own young species of Homo Sapiens and to ourselves. Highly recommend for fun, for fans of science-fiction, and for self-care.”
Megan & Josh, Underground Books
Bestseller #62
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
By Axie Oh
Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes
Deadly storms have ravaged Minaās homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as... Read more »
Bestseller #63
The Lincoln Highway
A Novel
By Amor Towles
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Marin Ireland & Dion Graham
Length: 16 hours 38 minutes
The Lincoln Highway
“Loved, loved, LOVED listening to the new Amor Towles book. The story was wonderful, but the readers made it especially enjoyable.”
Mary Jane, Island Bookstore
Bestseller #64
The Woman in the Library
By Sulari Gentill
Narrated by: Katherine Littrell
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
The Woman in the Library
“This was a fantastically eerie book that comes at you from multiple angles. The author has a unique way of telling a story within a story that has you constantly feeling like youāre being watched while youāre watching the drama unfold. It will have you on edge and constantly questioning who you can really trust.”
Alisha, Reverie Books
Bestseller #65
A Deadly Education
A Novel
The Scholomance: Book #1
By Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Anisha Dadia
Length: 10 hours 58 minutes
A Deadly Education
“Galadriel Higgins has known the rules of the Scholamance were cruel, but if the deadly monsters don't get to Orion Lake first, then she will. He has saved her an embarrassingly number of times even when she was perfectly capable of doing it on her own. Her mind is made up, only one of them is surviving until graduation, even if the current seniors have their own plans. From the second I started listening to the ALC of A Deadly Education, I was hooked. I enjoyed Naomi Novak's other stories, but this one takes my heart completely. Novak takes the magical boarding school trope to the next level and honestly surpasses anything else in the genre. El and Orion are hilarious and I love how snarky and angry El is. It's nice to see someone allowed to get mad in a YA novel. I cannot wait for the next installment to be released! ”
Katlin, Story on the Square
Bestseller #66
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
THE FIRST PART OF J.R.R. TOLKIENāS EPIC MASTERPIECE, THE LORD OF THE RINGS In a quiet village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever. Thought lost centuries ago, it is the One Ring, an object of terrifying power once used by the Dark Lord to enslave Middle-earth. Now darkness is rising,... Read more »
Bestseller #67
The Violin Conspiracy
A Novel
By Brendan Slocumb
Narrated by: JD Jackson & Brendan Slocumb
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes
The Violin Conspiracy
“I listened to the audiobook of Brendan Slocumb's The Violin Conspiracy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Though it is a mystery novel about a missing violin, and the mystery is pretty engaging, the primary appeal for me was a window into the life of a Black classical musician. Also loved learning, after I finished the audiobook, that Slocumb is not only a classical musician, but also an award winning teacher who works hard to make his students understand that music is for everyone.”
Kathy, Belmont Books
Bestseller #68
The Song of Achilles
A Novel
By Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes
The Song of Achilles
“A sweeping emotional tale of war, passion, and devastation. You are given insight into a hero's life through the eyes of Patroclus in a way that has never been done before.You may think you know the story of Achilles and Patroclus but I promise you, you don't. Miller is able to ensnare your imagination and capture the human spirit in a way few authors before have been able to do.”
Katrina, Anderson's Bookshop
Bestseller #69
Becoming
By Michelle Obama
Narrated by: Michelle Obama
Length: 19 hours 1 minute
Becoming
“I adore our former president and I miss him. Yet I cannot help but be ecstatic that Michelle is coming out with a book about her own life so that I can learn more about this powerful, intelligent, and singularly awesome woman. Barack would be the first to say that his wife is a superstar, and I canāt wait to get my hands on Becoming to read about her in her own words.”
Jax, Bookshop Santa Cruz
Bestseller #70
Cloud Cuckoo Land
A Novel
By Anthony Doerr
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Simon Jones
Length: 14 hours 51 minutes
Cloud Cuckoo Land
“A beautiful tribute to the human need to preserve and share stories. One to read and read again! One of my Top 3 for 2021!”
Samantha, A Great Good Place for Books
Bestseller #71
The Vanishing Half
A Novel
By Brit Bennett
Narrated by: Shayna Small
Length: 11 hours 33 minutes
The Vanishing Half
“Bennett, by far, exceeded by expectations with her second book. It was completely engrossing with intricately woven prose and compelling characterization. One of the best books I read during lockdown.”
Zinna, A Great Good Place for Books
Bestseller #72
Carry On
Reflections for a New Generation
By John Lewis, Andrew Young & Kabir Sehgal
Narrated by: Don Cheadle
Length: 2 hours 20 minutes
*GRAMMY WINNER*
*National Bestseller*
*Nominated for an Audie for Best Business/Personal Development Audiobook*
A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.
Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil... Read more »
Bestseller #73
An Immense World
How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
By Ed Yong
Narrated by: Ed Yong
Length: 14 hours 17 minutes
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ā¢Ā A āthrillingā (The New York Times), ādazzlingā (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prizeāwinning science journalist Ed Yong
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āOne of this yearās finest works of narrative... Read more »
Bestseller #74
How to Be an Antiracist
By Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Ibram X. Kendi
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
How to Be an Antiracist
“Among the multi-faceted array of antiracist literature newly published in the last two years, Ibram X. Kendiās How To Be an Antiracist stands alone as a definitive source of history and socio-political critique, while offering a new paradigm of thought aimed at paving the way for correcting centuries of social injustice. Hearing this visionary and transformative work in Kendiās own voice will no doubt bring it all straight into your heart, humanizing his ideas, and firmly setting you on your own path to doing the work of becoming an antiracist.”
Noelle, Oblong Books
Bestseller #75
Untamed
By Glennon Doyle
Narrated by: Glennon Doyle
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
Untamed
“I read this book non-stop for a week, underlining, reading passages to my friends & recommending it to anyone with a pulse. There are many great stories inside, but their charm & power, really, is all Glennon. She is a spiritual seeker & leader who loves reality tv, a formidable activist on the global scale who gets anxiety sweats when the doorbell rings. Equal parts poetic & conversational, memoir & manifesto. Her love story will make you swoon. Her shamelessness & relentless self-interrogation will make you feel deeply exposed. This is not a "you can do it, girl!" book. It's more like a spiritual marathon that invites you to jump the guardrail & take off.”
Elon, Apotheosis Comics
Bestseller #76
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
By Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
Length: 16 hours 15 minutes
#1 New York Times bestseller
āEssential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.ā āAlexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in thisĀ New... Read more »
Bestseller #77
A Promised Land
By Barack Obama
Narrated by: Barack Obama
Length: 29 hours 9 minutes
A Promised Land
“No one really needs my blurb to help sell this book, but I wanted to give it anyway, especially for the audiobook, narrated by Barack Obama himself. If you want to know his incredible knowledge and wisdom that guided him through major decisions, and also hear him drop a few F-bombs, you need to listen to this fantastically written book. ”
Amber, Quail Ridge Books
Bestseller #78
Gideon the Ninth
Locked Tomb: Book #1
By Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 16 hours 49 minutes
Gideon the Ninth
“This is everything I wanted in a book and more. Gideon is likable but flawed, Harrow is horrible and unforgettable, and the prose occasionally turns hauntingly beautiful. The narration helps make a complex world become real and the characters friends you may or may not want to invite over to dinner. It depends on whether your folks are there.”
Jenny, Page 158 Books
Bestseller #79
The Bullet That Missed
A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
A Thursday Murder Club Mystery: Book #3
By Richard Osman
Narrated by: Fiona Shaw, Richard Osman & Steph McGovern
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
The Bullet That Missed
“Part of the beauty of this series is that one book leads into the next without any contrivances. This book is a dash darker and grittier than the previous ones. It examines the imperfect things we do for the people we love, and the sacrifices we make. It reminds us to be true to ourselves, and to not take life for granted. The mystery is full of new twists and turns in unexpected directions. The book is full of all the wit and cleverness, humor and tenderness of the previous ones. Most importantly it is an incredibly fun read, and there is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself while spending time with these fantastic characters.”
Allie, Oblong Books
Bestseller #80
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Monk & Robot: Book #1
By Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Em Grosland
Length: 4 hours 8 minutes
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
“Itās far into the future on an unnamed moon. Humanity has learned to live in harmony without fossil fuels and, generations before, the robots were set free to pursue their own existence. A charming meditation on the meaning of life.”
Georgia, Bookstore1Sarasota
Bestseller #81
Nona the Ninth
Locked Tomb: Book #3
By Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Length: 17 hours 46 minutes
Nona the Ninth
“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 and sweet and funny moment of Nona, and am eagerly awaiting Alecto! Very glad Nona got her own book--I love her with a similar depth of passion as I do Gideon and Harrow respectively. Remarkable. What the fuck is going ON??? I can't wait.”
Gretchen, A Room Of One's Own Bookstore
Bestseller #82
Legendborn
The Legendborn Cycle
By Tracy Deonn
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 18 hours 54 minutes
Legendborn
“I am blown away, out of the water, and through the roof. If this book doesn't make ALL the best of 2020 lists, I will burn them to the ground. Legendborn had me hook, line, and sinker from the start, and it just kept getting better. Bree is a force to be reckoned with and I loved her wholeheartedly. Deonn never reduces her or holds back the anger that is rightfully hers, nor does she reduce Bree to that anger. This is a story of overcoming grief and turning it into something hopeful. This is an ode to family (both found & born), to Black Girl Magic, to overthrowing that which only serves a privileged few. And that Twilight reference? Slayed me! A blazing beauty of a book. My only complaint is that now I have to wait for the next one.”
Britt, Second Star to the Right
Bestseller #83
Educated
A Memoir
By Tara Westover
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 12 hours 9 minutes
Educated
“Raised by Mormon fundamentalists, mistrustful of the medical community while having never stepped foot in a classroom setting, Tara Westover's memoir, "Educated" is excruciatingly painful at times. From witnessing devastating destruction deep in the woods of Idaho to enduring an abusive bi-polar brother to becoming ostracized by her survivalist parents for her beliefs, Tara's tale of self-discovery will totally bring you to tears. Torrents of them. For fans of "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls and "Hillbilly Elegy" by J.D. Vance, except much more dysfunctional, "Educated" will leave you thanking your lucky stars you weren't raised a Westover. Read by Julia Whelan, this audiobook is perfect for recent graduates, educators and everyone concerned about the state of our country. I highly recommend!”
Kristin, McLean & Eakin Booksellers
Bestseller #84
The 1619 Project
A New Origin Story
By Caitlin Roper, Ilena Silverman & Jake Silverstein
Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones & Full Cast
Length: 18 hours 56 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post ⢠NPR ⢠Marie Claire
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In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of... Read more »
Bestseller #85
Finding Me
A Memoir
By Viola Davis
Narrated by: Viola Davis
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Narrated by Viola Davis
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.
This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in...
Read more »Bestseller #86
Anxious People
A Novel
By Fredrik Backman
Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes
Anxious People
“At its simplest, we could just say this is a story about the human condition. Backmanās wry and deceptively simple storytelling provides us an exquisite and astute study of the little complexities that fills our lives with joy and pain. Through his rich story exploring second chances, missed opportunities, and unintended consequences, he captures the essence of what it means to be human and the complexities of navigating relationships with each other by exploring what we say and do not say to one another. The audio version is absolutely spectacular. The narrator brings each character to life with unique and spot-on personalities that I cannot imagine creating myself in my head. Her delivery of the dialogue and story is spot on and kept me laughing throughout.”
Cori, Bright Side Bookshop
Bestseller #87
Carrie Soto Is Back
A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez, Mary Carillo, Patrick Mcenroe, Rob Simmelkjaer, Brendan Wayne, Max Meyers, Reynaldo Piniella, Vidish Athavale, Tom Bromhead, Heath Miller, Julia Whelan & Sara Arrington
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes
Carrie Soto Is Back
“The word 'Amazing' doesn't begin to describe this book. Carrie Soto is a tennis phenom called 'the next Billie Jean King' by reporters in the 1970's and Taylor Jenkins Reid takes you into the life of a competitive tennis player at the highest levels. You crawl inside her head and see the desire to be the BEST and win at any costs - even if it means sacrificing relationships to do so. This audiobook is amazing because not only does Stacy Gonzalez do a brilliant job, but because Mary Carillo, Patrick McEnroe and more lend their voices to the story - so you get the feeling that you're listening to actual segments on ESPN. You quickly forget that you're listening to fiction and you feel like you're getting the autobiography of a female tennis player - complete with men who make comments about how women's tennis is 'not as difficult as the men's game.' I loved every minute of this audiobook and I already know it's going to be on my Books of the Year list for 2022. ”
Jennifer, The Bookstore at Fitger's
Bestseller #88
Our Wives Under the Sea
By Julia Armfield
Narrated by: Annabel Baldwin & Robyn Holdaway
Length: 6 hours 6 minutes
Leah is changed. Months earlier, she left for a routine expedition, only this time her submarine sank to the sea floor. When she finally surfaces and returns home, her wife Miri knows that something is wrong. Barely eating and lost in her thoughts, Leah rotates between rooms in their apartment, running the taps morning and night. As Miri... Read more »
Bestseller #89
Taste
My Life Through Food
By Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
Length: 6 hours 50 minutes
Taste
“Stanley Tucci brings the listener on a sumptuous and mouth-watering tour through his life, guided by his tastebuds and family traditions. As a reader from an Italian American family, many of Tucci's stories were a mirror to my own childhood and extended family, making this audiobook a complete joy. Tucci's epic travels, movie adventures, and bonds with loved ones are all framed by food. Recipes are peppered throughout the book, accompanying memories as a way to relive and process prized and pivotal moments. I'm not remotely a good cook, but I thoroughly loved listening to Tucci divvy out his cooking knowledge. This is not to be missed.”
Riona, Books & Books @ The Studios of Key West
Bestseller #90
Caste (Oprah's Book Club)
The Origins of Our Discontents
By Isabel Wilkerson
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Length: 14 hours 25 minutes
If you enjoyed The Warmth of Other Suns, then you’ll love Caste (Oprah's Book Club).
“This is an important and beautifully written book examining the links and common elements between the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany. Highly recommended.”
Mike, A Great Good Place for Books
Bestseller #91
The Villa
A Novel
By Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Kimberly M. Wetherell & Shiromi Arserio
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes
The Villa
“I loved listening to this book- I liked how the use of different accents highlighted each character's personality, background, and how they interacted with the main characters. Plus, having the podcast episodes and interviews sprinkled throughout was a nice way to break up the narration. I enjoyed how even though there was a lot going on in each timeline (sex, drugs, rock & roll, paranoia, murder, etc.), the root of both stories were about women trying to harness their creativity and passion in spite of the men who were trying to use them, as well as how complicated life-long relationships can be and how the line between growing together and growing a part can be blurred by the biggest and smallest events. The story itself was a solid mystery, even though we knew who died at the Villa from the first few pages- there were a few twists that I guessed, but a few that caught me by surprise as well, and the ending definitely left me a little haunted by how history can be so easily rewritten.”
Maggie, East City Bookshop
Bestseller #92
Horse
A Novel
By Geraldine Brooks
Narrated by: James Fouhey, Lisa Flanagan, Graham Halstead, Katherine Littrell & Michael Obiora
Length: 14 hours 5 minutes
Horse
“This book centers on Lexington, often considered the greatest horse in history. But this book is much more than the story of a horse. Brooks writes of slavery, the Civil War, academia, art and publishing, love and loyalty, and racism in history and today. I loved the bond between Jarret, an enslaved boy, and Lexington. I will be thinking of this book for quite some time.”
Melanie, Bookstore1Sarasota
Bestseller #93
Parable of the Sower
Earthseed: Book #1
By Octavia E. Butler
Narrated by: Lynne Thigpen
Length: 12 hours 2 minutes
Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Octavia E. Butler paints a stunning portrait of an all-too-believable near future. As with Kindred and her other critically-acclaimed novels, Parable of the Sower skillfully combines startling visionary and socially realistic concepts. God is change. That is the central truth of the Earthseed movement, whose... Read more »
Bestseller #94
The Book Eaters
By Sunyi Dean
Narrated by: Katie Erich
Length: 13 hours 27 minutes
The Book Eaters
“A deliciously different approach to the vampire story about the power of love and motherhood and the lengths one young mother goes to when she realizes her diet of fairytales is not enough and discovers her insular existence in a patriarchal world is filled with unexpected monsters. It asks what makes for a monster? What does good mean? Who is family? An atmospheric and dark urban fantasy thatās perfect for literary lovers with its creative descriptions of what books taste like. Excellent audiobook.”
Cori, Bright Side Bookshop
Bestseller #95
The Midnight Library
A Novel
By Matt Haig
Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes
The #1 New York Times bestselling WORLDWIDE phenomenon
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction | A Good Morning America Book Club Pick | Independent (London) Ten Best Books of the Year
"A feel-good book guaranteed to lift your spirits."āThe Washington Post
The dazzling reader-favorite about the choices that go into a life well... Read more »
Bestseller #96
The Creative Act
A Way of Being
By Rick Rubin
Narrated by: Rick Rubin
Length: 5 hours 44 minutes
The #1 New York Times bestseller.
From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.
"A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will... Read more »
Bestseller #97
The Two Towers
Lord of the Rings: Book #2
By J.R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
Length: 20 hours 46 minutes
THE SECOND PART OF J.R.R. TOLKIENāS EPIC MASTERPIECE, THE LORD OF THE RINGS 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... Read more »
Bestseller #98
The Word is Murder
A Novel
A Hawthorne and Horowitz Mystery: Book #1
By Anthony Horowitz
Narrated by: Rory Kinnear
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes
The Word is Murder
“When a healthy 60-year-old woman is found strangled in her London home the very day she had organized and paid for her own funeral, former police detectiveānow consultantāDaniel Hawthorne convinces author Anthony Horowitz to shadow his investigation to eventually publish this very story. Imagine sitting in a darkened English pub listening to Horowitz bemoaning his involvement as he tells the story of the unlikeable but captivating Hawthorne. Readers will quickly join in playing detective as characters, plot twists, clues, and red herrings escalate while enjoying the old-fashioned feel of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes in a modern setting. Delicious!”
Jennifer Gwydir, Blue Willow Bookshop
Bestseller #99
How to Be Perfect
The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
By Michael Schur
Narrated by: Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Marc Evan Jackson, Jameela Jamil & Todd May
Length: 9 hours 13 minutes
How to Be Perfect
“Tempting title, right? If youāre like me and you loved the series The Good Place and want to deep dive into moral philosophy except the actual texts are incredibly difficult to go through and you donāt care that much about trying to read such boring texts, then this is the perfect book for you! Itās informative, accessible and relatable. I highly recommend the audiobook, narrated by Michael Schur and the cast of The Good Place!”
Sofia, Phoenix Books
Bestseller #100
The Atlas Six
Atlas Series: Book #1
By Olivie Blake
Narrated by: Andy Ingalls, Caitlin Kelly, Damian Lynch, David Monteith, James Patrick Cronin, Munirih Grace, Siho Ellsmore & Steve West
Length: 15 hours 59 minutes
The much-acclaimed BookTok sensation from Olivie Blake, The Atlas Six is now newly revised, edited with additional content, and available on audio for the first time.
⢠The tag #theatlassix already has millions of views on TikTok
⢠A dark academic debut fantasy with an established cult following that reads like The Secret History meets The...