Audiobooks for the Beach

Just as You Are

A Novel

By: Camille Kellogg
Narrated by: Bailey Carr
Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

“It feels like I have read every Pride and Prejudice retelling that exists. So it is my expert opinion when I say this is one of the best. Take P&P and make it queer and about publishing in NYC. Make sisters into a group of queer roommates. Make Mr. Darcy a hot butch lesbian. It's fun, it's steamy, it's romantic - and everyone should read it.... Read more

All the Sinners Bleed

A Novel

By: S. A. Cosby
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

“Truly excellent read. Great writing and perfect pacing. Definitely couldn't put it down! I listened to the audio and the narrator, Adam Lazarre-White, did an amazing job. Read more

Late Bloomers

A Novel

By: Deepa Varadarajan
Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Deepa Samuel, Shahjehan Khan & Mehr Dudeja
Length: 12 hours 14 minutes

An Indian American family is turned upside down when the parents split up thirty-six years into their arranged marriage​ in this “heartwarming journey of self-discovery” (Southern Living).

“Touching . . . both funny and moving—a family drama the entire family can enjoy.”—Reader’s Digest

"I have a soft spot for underdogs. And late bloomers. You’ve... Read more

Love at First Set

A Novel

By: Jennifer Dugan
Narrated by: Lori Prince
Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

Sometimes true love takes a little heavy lifting"The most hilarious disaster bisexuals you’ll ever meet.” —Dahlia Adler, Buzzfeed BooksThis irresistible adult debut from beloved YA author Jennifer Dugan is a queer romcom for fans of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care and Written in the Stars, in which a gym employee accidentally ruins her bosses’... Read more

All the Right Notes

By: Dominic Lim
Narrated by: Aaron J Albano
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

In this hilarious and joyous rom com, sparks fly when a piano genius and a Hollywood heartthrob are thrown together for a charity performance of solos, heartfelt duets, and a big, showstopping finale.
 
Quito Cruz might be a genius piano player and composer in New York City now but it doesn’t mean that he’s any closer to his Broadway dream.... Read more

Mortal Follies

A Novel

The Mortal Follies series: Book #1

By: Alexis Hall
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“A fun sapphic romp of mortal follies, meddling magic, and vengeful gods through 1800s England, told through the voice of an onerous fairy tasked with telling the tale of Mrs. Mitchelmore. The narrator's voice and interaction in the story are fun and mischievous and brings levity to the story of Maelys' high society debut amidst a mysterious... Read more

The Only One Left

A Novel

By: Riley Sager
Narrated by: Christine Lakin & Dawn Harvey
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“Trigger Warning: Suicide, alcoholism, cancer, family abuse, forced adoption, abortion. Riley Sager never disappoints! In his 6th publication he provides his readers a gothic murder mystery that keeps you guessing (and gasping) until the very last page! In an atmospheric gothic mansion called Hopes End a terrible crime was committed. Over 5... Read more

Jana Goes Wild

By: Farah Heron
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

The highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged delivers a delightful rom-com of one woman trying to shed her perfect image at a destination wedding with hilarious—and moving—results, perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory.

Jana Suleiman has never really fit in—everyone always sees her as too aloof, too cool, too perfect. The... Read more

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

A Novel

By: Benjamin Stevenson
Narrated by: Barton Welch
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

“A smart, funny mystery (read delightfully on audio by Barton Welch), that pokes fun at the genre while being a solid mystery. Clever and a lot of fun to read (or listen to!) Read more

Liar, Dreamer, Thief

By: Maria Dong
Narrated by: Hannah Choi
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes

“Katrina is working a temp job that she doesn’t like, living with a roommate who is never home, estranged from her parents, has anxiety through the roof - oh and also she sometimes goes “through the kitchen door,” which means she sees things that aren’t there, like carpets of mushrooms and fantastical creatures - imagery and characters from her... Read more

The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

By: David Grann
Narrated by: Dion Graham & David Grann
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes

“David Grann's The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder is the shocking true story of the wreck of the ship, the Wager, and how that crew survived, separated from their home country for years. The lengths that these castaways were pushed to is shocking, and makes for a captivating story of adventure and survival. A shocking story from... Read more

Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea

A Novel

By: Rita Chang-Eppig
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

“Who doesn't like pirates and who doesn't love a Pirate Queen?! Read more

The Celebrants

By: Steven Rowley
Narrated by: Steven Rowley
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes

New York Times Bestseller
A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick

A Big Chill for our times, celebrating decades-long friendships and promises—especially to ourselves—by the bestselling and beloved author of The Guncle.

It’s been a minute—or five years—since Jordan Vargas last saw his college friends, and twenty-eight years since their... Read more

Yours Truly

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

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from "a true talent" (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she... Read more

Thank You For Listening

A Novel

By: Julia Whelan
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

“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... Read more

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

“So funny! Narrator, Eunice Wong nailed the main character. Both the narrator and author, Jessie Q. Sutanto, are of Chinese descent, and Wong portrayed Auntie Vera in a funny and loving way. This was our bookshop reading group pick in July 2023 and everyone loved it! Read more

Happy Place

By: Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 11 hours 2 minutes

“Emily Henry’s words + Julia Whelan’s voice = perfect soundtrack for a road trip. I absolutely loved the latest from the author of Beach Read and Book Lovers. It’s perhaps the most relatable, believable romance novel I’ve ever read. That means it’s not all light and fluffy so you should know that going in, but Emily Henry’s dialogue is brilliant... Read more

Activation Degradation

A Novel

By: Marina J. Lostetter
Narrated by: Hayden Bishop
Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

The Murderbot Diaries makes first contact in this new, futuristic, standalone novel exploring sentience and artificial intelligence through the lenses of conflicted robot hero Unit Four, from Marina Lostetter, critically acclaimed author of Noumenon, Noumenon Infinity, and Noumenon Ultra.When Unit Four—a biological soft robot built and stored... Read more

The Summer of Broken Rules

By: K. L. Walther
Narrated by: Lyssa Browne
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game . . . and her heart.

When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months... Read more