Our Favorite Fantasy Audiobooks

Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame

By: Neon Yang
Narrated by: Nancy Wu
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

“This is the story of what happens when a famed dragonslayer finds a dragon she cannot kill. It is full of lyrical prose that captures the nature of identity, belonging, and family. The main character, Yeva, is complex yet relatable, while the romance feels both inevitable and surprising. Short enough to be read in a day, but you’ll be thinking... Read more

Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

“Circe is by far my favorite book in existence - especially the audiobook!! I have read and listened to it a total of 6-7 times. It's so beautiful and poetic. I would love to listen to this books for the first time again. Magnificent story about Circe's development as a woman and becoming more herself. Read more

Bookshops & Bonedust

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Length: 8 hours 1 minute

“I cannot overstate how much I love Travis's books. Bookshops & Bonedust is an utter delight to read and listen to. And it is clear that Travis understands the struggles indie booksellers go through to keep their stores open and their love of connecting with customers. Those parts of the book were definitely my favorite and got me a bit... Read more

The Poppy War

A Novel

The Poppy War

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 19 hours 27 minutes

“Brutal, unique and haunting, The Poppy War starts off as a story you've heard before and becomes something wholly unique and powerful. Read more

The River Has Roots

By: Amal El-Mohtar
Narrated by: Gem Carmella
Length: 3 hours 53 minutes

“Sisters, faeries, an evil villain, and plenty of gentle magic. A beautiful tale for all ages, with gorgeous music and singing in the audio book. The narrator added extra magic. The short story fairy tale bonus was wonderful. Cheers! Read more

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Tomes & Tea: Book #1

By: Rebecca Thorne
Narrated by: Jessica Threet
Length: 11 hours 44 minutes

“A fun sapphic romantasy with enough conflict to remind Reyna and Kianthe they can’t run away from their problems. The narrator does fantastic voices for each of the characters! Read more

A Fate Inked in Blood

Book One of the Saga of the Unfated

Saga of the Unfated: Book #1

By: Danielle L. Jensen
Narrated by: Nina Yndis
Length: 15 hours 15 minutes

“This was absolutely EPIC on audio. If the Thor movies and The Vikings TV show had a book baby this would be it - an absolute nonstop action ride. I am chomping at the bit for the next book. Read more

A Marvellous Light

The Last Binding: Book #1

By: Freya Marske
Narrated by: David Thorpe
Length: 14 hours 30 minutes

“I'm kind of obsessed with the magic system of this world. I love the nuance of Edwin having less raw power and overcoming that with a wealth of knowledge and perfect technique. And I love Robin having no real clue what's going on, being annoyed at Edwin being a know-it-all and then slowly but surely trusting him with his life. I love two gays... Read more

Jade City

The Green Bone Saga: Book #1

By: Fonda Lee
Narrated by: Andrew Kishino
Length: 19 hours 6 minutes

“A slow burn with frequent bursts of action. For fans of mafia dramas and martial arts action. The Green Bone culture & mythology are unique & captivating. This book and its characters got better and better as the story progressed. Lee writes like a watchmaker, and this book ticks away like a finely-tuned machine. Read more

Thornhedge

By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Jennifer Blom
Length: 3 hours 43 minutes

“A both sweetly and bitterly enchanting spin on Sleeping Beauty, this story of a gentle toad fairy and the horror she keeps locked in a tower is not one you’ve heard before! T. Kingfisher’s world-building is immersive - she’s capable of building entire castles out of just the echoes of timeworn tales. I highly recommend Thornhedge for fans of... Read more

The Hazel Wood

A Novel

The Hazel Wood: Book #1

By: Melissa Albert
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler & James Fouhey
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes

“The Hazel Wood was thrilling, creepy, delightful, and full of surprises. I loved each and every one of Melissa Albert's deftly handled twists and turns, especially because nothing is merely plot in this novel; every detail speaks to fairy tales and folk lore, the readers who love these stories, and the scholars who collect and study them. A... Read more

The Hobbit

By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Length: 4 hours 13 minutes

The original American full dramatization as broadcast on National Public Radio. Bilbo Baggins, a gentle hobbit who loves the comforts of home, reluctantly joins a company of dwarves on a journey to recover plundered gold from a fierce dragon. It's a tale of high adventure and astonishing courage—and a magical prelude to the Lord of the Rings... Read more

Girls of Paper and Fire

By: Natasha Ngan
Narrated by: Allison Hiroto
Length: 14 hours 22 minutes

Uncover a riveting story of palace intrigue set in a sumptuous Asian-inspired fantasy world in the breakout YA novel that Publisher's Weekly calls "elegant and adrenaline-soaked."

In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. She lives in a remote village with her... Read more

Anansi Boys

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Lenny Henry
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

Soon to be a streaming series!From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a tale playful, profound, and rife with mayhem and mischief―one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene YeeWhen Fat Charlie’s dad named something, it stuck. Like calling Fat Charlie “Fat... Read more

American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Full Cast
Length: 19 hours 39 minutes

“Written by one of my favorite authors, Neil Gaiman, this novel is a blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on the mysterious and taciturn Shadow. Little did I know when I first picked up this book I was about to experience one of the most interesting and engaging stories I’d ever read. I... Read more

Graceling

By: Kristin Cashore
Narrated by: Xanthe Elbrick
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.A New York Times bestseller * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner * Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year“Rageful, exhilarating,... 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

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein--The Nine Eyes of Lucien

Critical Role

By: Madeleine Roux & Critical Role
Narrated by: Robbie Daymond, Matthew Mercer, Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel & Travis Willingham
Length: 12 hours 43 minutes

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein.
 
Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning... Read more

Critical Role: Vox Machina--Kith & Kin

Critical Role

By: Marieke Nijkamp & Critical Role
Narrated by: Robbie Daymond, Laura Bailey & Liam O'Brien
Length: 15 hours 57 minutes

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Explore the past of Critical Role’s daring half-elf twins, Vex’ahlia and Vax’ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.
 
Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of... Read more

Siren Queen

By: Nghi Vo
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 8 hours 42 minutes

“I will read anything Nghi Vo writes, and I will listen to anything Natalie Naudus narrates, so imagine my joy whenever these two cross paths. Siren Queen is a gorgeous novel set in an alternate-universe old Hollywood full of strange magic that alternates between dreamlike and nightmarish. An immersive listen (or read) you won’t forget. Read more