Escapist Literature

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

Yours Truly

By: Abby Jimenez
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia & Zachary Webber
Length: 11 hours 22 minutes

“I don't tend to be one for medical dramas, but Abby Jimenez just showed me that if it's well written, a rival doctors-to-lovers romance can end up being one of my favorite books of the year! Abby never disappoints, but Yours Truly is my favorite book of hers to date. I was completely enamored with her characters, and her depiction of social... Read more

We'll Prescribe You a Cat

By: Syou Ishida
Narrated by: Naruto Komatsu & Natsumi Kuroda
Length: 7 hours 7 minutes

A USA Today Bestseller

A cat a day keeps the doctor away…

Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.

Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found... Read more

Greenlights

By: Matthew McConaughey
Narrated by: Matthew McConaughey
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

“I listened to the audiobook and felt like I was in a deep conversation with Mr. McConaughey. This is a textbook example of fantastic storytelling. Matthew shares his deepest truths, and speaks candidly about some of his most pivotal moments in life. Read more

Anne of Green Gables [Anne of Green Gables series #1]

By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Narrated by: Rachel Ellen
Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

Eleven-year-old orphan Anne Shirley has just arrived at Green Gables, and already her guardians want to send her back. First, she’s not the boy the Cuthberts expected. Second, she talks too much. And even with her generous spirit, the redhead’s a trouble magnet. She gets the neighbor drunk and nearly poisons the pastor! Still, despite a rocky... Read more

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

“Richard Osman is my new favorite mystery writer. Starting with The Thursday Murder Club to The Man Who Died Twice and now The Bullet That Missed there’s fun, suspense, and superb writing and characters throughout! Read more

Evvie Drake Starts Over: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

By: Linda Holmes
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Linda Holmes
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

“The audiobook on Libro.fm is read by Julia Whelan, one of the all-time top readers. In fact, it was while searching for books performed by Whelan that I found Evvie Drake and I loved every minute of it. It's a rom-com with a predictably convoluted plot line but the twists and turns are creative, the characters feel real and the prose is pretty... Read more

The Maid

A Novel

Molly the Maid: Book #1

By: Nita Prose
Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
Length: 9 hours 37 minutes

“This book was great! The way Molly loved her job resonated with me. I was totally shocked by the ending. It is a cozy and fun read! Read more

The Midnight Library

A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Carey Mulligan
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

“At the end of this book, I cried with life-affirming joy. At the end of this book, you will know with certainty that it is good to be alive, and you will know that you make a difference. Nora Seed is so full of regret and sadness that she wants to end her life. She discovers that between life and death there is the Midnight Library and each... Read more

Vanishing Maps

A novel

By: Cristina García
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo, Marisa Blake, Anthony Lee Medina & Angel Harper
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes

From the acclaimed author of Dreaming in Cuban, a follow-up novel that tracks four generations of the del Pino family against the tumultuous backdrops of Cuba, the U.S., Germany, and Russia in the new millennium

"A beautiful novel: hilarious one moment, haunting the next.” —Chris Bohjalian, author of The Flight Attendant and The Lioness

Celia del... Read more

The Travelling Cat Chronicles

By: Hiro Arikawa
Narrated by: George Blagden
Length: 5 hours 59 minutes

“I finished The Travelling Cat Chronicles while I was getting ready for work. I had to reapply my makeup because I had mascara streaming down my face. This book is witty, charming, emotional and poignant. It provides an absolutely beautiful commentary on human nature and relationships. Make sure you have your tissues ready. Even if you are not a... Read more

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

A Novel

By: Fannie Flagg
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
Length: 11 hours 25 minutes

Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the now-classic novel of two women in the 1980s; of gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode telling her life story to Evelyn, who is in the sad slump of middle age. The tale she tells is also of two women--of the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her... Read more

Only Mostly Devastated

A Novel

By: Sophie Gonzales
Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

"[Narrator Mark] Sanderlin convincingly shares this LGBTQ romance, with emotions ranging from snark to sweet and everything in between, and serving up a satisfying conclusion...A fun listen on a variety of levels, but make no mistake: it packs some great messaging without any nasty aftertaste. Yum!" -- Booklist

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda... Read more

This Time Tomorrow

A Novel

By: Emma Straub
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Emma Straub
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

“If you were raised on 13 Going on 30 or 17 Again you will love this book. There is something so magical about body-swapping time travel to make you appreciate your own life. Straub takes the classic trope and infuses the magic of New York City, living without technology, and a heartwarming relationship between a father and daughter. Add in the... Read more

How to Age Disgracefully

A Novel

By: Clare Pooley
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Length: 8 hours 10 minutes

“An uproarious romp!” —People

“Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age.” —Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance

A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York... Read more

The Comfort Book

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Matt Haig
Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

“As a fan of Matt Haig's fiction, I added The Comfort Book to my playlist but hadn't yet listened to it. 'The right book at the right time' was never truer for me than the day I did need support and comfort, and Matt's narration of his inspiring, uplifting perspectives was perfect. I pressed 'rewind' more than once, as his words were such a balm. Read more

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Book #1

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Length: 5 hours 51 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Extremely funny . . . inspired lunacy . . . [and] over much too soon.”—The Washington Post Book World

Now celebrating the pivotal 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy!

Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

It’s an ordinary Thursday morning for Arthur Dent .... Read more

The Lost Story

A Novel

By: Meg Shaffer
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“I loved Meg Shaffer's debut novel The Wishing Game so much, but The Lost Story is even better! This adult fairytale with a mystery is set in an enchanted land called Shenandoah with very vivid descriptions. It’s filled with wonderful friendships, love and romance. This book covers important issues like suicide, adoption, and family issues. I... Read more

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

A Novel

Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series: Book #1

By: Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Narrated by: Arina Ii
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

“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... Read more

Margo's Got Money Troubles

A Novel

By: Rufi Thorpe
Narrated by: Elle Fanning
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“A freshman in college decides to have the baby. Her father, an ex pro-wrestler, moves in. She starts an Only Fans account. This is a SUPERB, fun, dynamic, revelatory novel. I devoured it and was so won over by Margo and her money troubles. Highly recommended for fans of Catherine Newman and Miranda July. Read more