Sci Fi/Fantasy Authors for Women's History Month

Nettle & Bone

By: T. Kingfisher
Narrated by: Amara Jasper
Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

“In this fairy tale, it'll be 'happily ever after' after the princess is done murdering the prince, not marrying him. Join the ordinary, unassuming third princess Marra and her companions - a ghost-raising gravewitch, a frizzy-headed fairy godmother, a knight in exile, a dog made entirely of bones, and a chicken with a demon in it—on an... 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

One Dark Window

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

“This romantasy duology is always on my recommendation list! Such a unique magic system. This series is *chef's kiss*. Read more

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

A Novel

By: Roshani Chokshi
Narrated by: Steve West & Sura Siu
Length: 9 hours 16 minutes

“The chills that I got finishing this book! At once a dream and a slow building nightmare, the story is rich and lush as any fairytale. Chokshi’s playful language pulls you into a present whose edges blur into myth and bittersweet yearning. Read more

Gods of Jade and Shadow

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Yetta Gottesman
Length: 11 hours 3 minutes

“When she accidentally frees the Mayan god of death from imprisonment, Casiopea Tun, armed only with her wits and her dreams of the future, is forced to leave her tiny village in southern Mexico and join an otherworldly battle of life and death alongside treacherous gods, hungry ghosts, and quick-talking demons. Journeying from the southern... Read more

The Bone Shard Daughter

The Drowning Empire: Book #1

By: Andrea Stewart
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus, Feodor Chin & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 13 hours 44 minutes

An emperor fights to reclaim her power and her place on the throne in this "utterly absorbing" fantasy tale of magic, mystery, and revolution (Emily Duncan).

The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is... Read more

Ink Blood Sister Scribe

A Novel

By: Emma Törzs
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 13 hours 53 minutes

“It's hard for me to put into words how much I love this book. It is beautiful, magical, and top-tier writing. It's a wonderful blend of fantasy and dark academia. In a world where magic is very much real and books hold all the power of magic, there is a thrilling mystery that keeps you reading, but not too fast because you don't want to miss a... Read more

Black Sun

Between Earth and Sky: Book #1

By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab & Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

“AHHHH!! READ THIS BOOK!! This is wonderfully written and epic with world building. From a swashbuckling sea woman to a harbinger of death (and crows) and a glorified sun priestess—this book has it all! I want to get lost in this book. More importantly, I want Serapio and Xiala to have a happy ending... Where is book two?? Read more

House of Earth and Blood (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] - Abridged

Crescent City 1

Crescent City: Book #1

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Full Cast, Colleen Delany, Kit Swann, Danny Montooth, Nick J. Russo, Torian Brackett, Gail Shalan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Gabriel Michael, Robb Moreira, Debi Tinsley & Lise Bruneau
Length: 11 hours 51 minutes

"Sarah J. Maas's CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends,... 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

The Starless Sea

A Novel

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

“What an amazing written and performed tale of love, mystery, and magic. This homage to books and storytelling is like nothing I’ve read... ever. Morgenstern has achieved a wondrous feat that defies measure. Read more

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

“Loved getting to know all of the characters through their different POVs. And there were so many POVs…somehow I didn’t get overwhelmed and all of the characters were distinct from each other. They truly became real people to me, who were endearing, frustrating, annoying and quite scary (looking at you Callum). Read more

Starling House

A Reese's Book Club Pick

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“This pulled me in from the start and didn't let go. Starling House is a modern Gothic fairytale with the atmosphere of a classic haunted house story combined with social commentary on life in a small, Southern town plagued with economic inequality, racism, and ecological concerns. The characters are not always likeable, but you'll root for them... Read more

The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 16 hours 3 minutes

“Alix E. Harrow's second novel propels the listener from the year 1893 through a past and the future, with fantasy releasing the spells the Sisters Grimm have hidden in plain sight. I also delighted in the witchy affirmation of historical moments and unions at the turn of the 20th Century. Read more

Ninth House

Ninth House Series: Book #1

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang & Michael David Axtell
Length: 16 hours 22 minutes

“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... Read more

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

A Novel

Celestial Kingdom: Book #1

By: Sue Lynn Tan
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 15 hours

“Glimmering with lavish imagery and ethereal world-building, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a hero's journey where love is essential to coming of age. A remarkable debut filled with monsters, magic, power, and my favorite — dragons. Read more

The Fifth Season

The Broken Earth: Book #1

By: N. K. Jemisin
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Length: 15 hours 27 minutes

“This book is everything: complex characters, gorgeous settings, and a masterclass in worldbuilding. Robin Miles is one of the best narrators in the industry, and I would listen to every book she narrates. Her voice is rich and complex and she gives every character a distinct personality and voice. The Fifth Season is one of the best fantasy... Read more

A Deadly Education

A Novel

The Scholomance: Book #1

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

“Schools of magic are often dangerous, but few narratives really explore the potential of those hazards. Novik’s take on the fantasy trope displays a school that isn’t just dangerous, but seemingly malevolent. Read more

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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

“When I first read the desription of this book, I got chills! If there was one book that I could read for the 1st time again, it would be this one! Read more

The Poppy War

A Novel

The Poppy War

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

“In The Poppy War, Rin falls somewhere between the lines of morally gray and morally bankrupt. Exploring themes of racism, violence, gender and social inequality, and war, it’s a tough read, but well worth it in my opinion. Kuang is an expert at character development. Even her worst characters will have you rooting for them at times (my personal... Read more