The Indie Next List

The Fox Wife

A Novel

By: Yangsze Choo
Narrated by: Yangsze Choo
Length: 14 hours 36 minutes

“Folklore, mystery, and romance result in a beguiling tale of foxes and humans. An aging detective with a talent for discerning the truth is hired to find the identity of a young woman found dead. His journey leads him in many unexpected directions and to meetings with a multitude of fascinating and sometimes quite mysterious people. Yangsze has... Read more

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands

Emily Wilde: Book #2

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 4 minutes

“When faerie assassins sent by Wendell’s murderous stepmother invade Cambridge, Emily must find the hidden door to Wendell’s kingdom before it’s too late. Her research takes them to the Austrian Alps and introduces Emily to dangerous Folk as she puts her wits to the test. Read more

Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick

By: Kiley Reid
Narrated by: Nicole Lewis
Length: 12 hours 52 minutes

“Kiley Reid again delivers an expert study of race, class, and money- this time set against the backdrop of residential life at the University of Arkansas. She examines where adulthood begins, and the very grey area between right and wrong. The audiobook is superbly narrated. Read more

Martyr!

A novel

By: Kaveh Akbar
Narrated by: Arian Moayed
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Exploration of grief, identity, and the search for meaning. The story follows Cyrus Shams, a 27-year-old Iranian-American poet grappling with the aftermath of his mother's death in the 1988 Iran Air Flight 655 tragedy and his father's subsequent decline. As Cyrus embarks on a journey toward sobriety, he becomes obsessed with the concept of... Read more

The Women

A Novel

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Kristin Hannah
Length: 14 hours 56 minutes

“An eye-opening perspective to give a woman's voice of the Vietnam war. Well-written covering an array of emotions from resilience to heartbreak to hope. Read more

Bride

By: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer & Will Damron
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

“Ali Hazelwood swaps lab coats for fated mates in her newest stunner, Bride. Hazelwood is finally writing sexy monsters, and it's like the first day of summer - fierce and joyful, something folks will be lining up for! Read more

The Fury

By: Alex Michaelides
Narrated by: Alex Jennings
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes

“Yes, there's homage to Death on the Nile, but no, this is not another clever copycat. This story is a perfectly paced thriller, a Rime of the Ancient Mariner tale for the Hollywood set, and a portrait of a portrait artist who owns his unreliability so completely that when he delivers his most fateful line, the listener is both stunned and,... Read more

The Storm We Made

A Novel

By: Vanessa Chan
Narrated by: Samantha Tan
Length: 10 hours 52 minutes

“Stunning. Horrifying. Raw. Gritty. Luscious. The WWII novel you haven't seen before. Read more

Mercury

A Novel

By: Amy Jo Burns
Narrated by: Maria Liatis
Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

“An extraordinary novel! Mercury is the lyrically written, unputdownable story of the Joseph brothers and the women who hold them together. I adored this family’s remarkable journey through love and loyalty, loss, and forgiveness. Read more

The Heiress

A Novel

By: Rachel Hawkins
Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla & Patti Murin
Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

“So many plot twists and characters who reveal themselves little by little! I loved the different voices giving us several point of views on the same story. This book was so much fun to listen to! Read more

Midnight Ruin

Dark Olympus: Book #6

By: Katee Robert
Narrated by: Zara Hampton-Brown & Alex Moorcock
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

“First of all, how dare this book even end! I could have easily devoured at least 200 more pages of this enticing and exciting new installment of the Dark Olympus series. The romance was perfect! 'We are endgame'. CHILLS. Also, Orpheus was such a delightful surprise. I loved Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus together and was so happy to read more of... Read more

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

By: Kimberly Lemming
Narrated by: Hazel Addison
Length: 7 hours 24 minutes

“The Mishap Mead series is such an enjoyable, easy read. I swear this book had me giggling and kicking my feet. The only thing that would make this book better would be if I was sitting on the beach with a UV of 8 and a low tide. If you're looking for a funny, fantasy-filled romance, this book is definitely the one for you. Read more

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend

A Novel

The Mischief & Matchmaking Series: Book #1

By: Emma R. Alban
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells & Morag Sims
Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

“What a vibrant beginning to a new historical romance series! Full of intrigue, stolen kisses, and London drama, this sweet queer love story follows two women who dare to hope in a world not built for them. Read more

Poor Deer

A Novel

By: Claire Oshetsky
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes

“An original story. Margaret loses her best friend in a tragic accident when she is very young. The adults in her life are unable to help her deal with her loss, and her grief takes the form of Poor Deer, a creature who haunts her. Sensitive and bright, Margaret is misunderstood, and retreats into herself. She creates alternative stories for... Read more

The Fetishist

By: Katherine Min
Narrated by: Eunice Wong & Kayla Min Andrews
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

“The Fetishist is an exploration of serious emotions, accompanied by a degree of absurdity and humor. Min expertly highlights the female Asian American experience of being fetishized with unforgiving, razor-sharp prose. Read more

You Only Call When You're in Trouble

A Novel

By: Stephen McCauley
Narrated by: André Santana
Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

“Heartwarming, charming, and funny, You Only Call When You’re in Trouble has characters that will become imprinted on your heart. Stephen McCauley gives us a novel that will set the bar for your 2024 reading! Read more

Only If You're Lucky

A Novel

By: Stacy Willingham
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

“Only If You’re Lucky is Stacy Willingham’s best work yet! I was immediately hooked by this tale of the tantalizing lure — and potential very dark side — of close friendships. And as always, Stacy’s Southern setting gives the perfect gothic vibe. Read more

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known

Wayward Children: Book #9

By: Seanan McGuire
Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky
Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

"Jesse Vilinsky brings expert narration to another installment of the Wayward Children series...Vilinsky creates fun, expressive banter between Antsy and the group as they journey back home, finding new goals along the way. Some characters are depicted with quirky personalities, but the narration is strongest in the colorful way Vilinsky... Read more

Holiday Country

A Novel

By: İnci Atrek
Narrated by: Ayse Babahan
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

“While Ada has spent every summer in Turkey with her mother and grandmother, part of her longs to truly belong. Inci Atrek's Holiday Country explores Ada's relationship with Turkey, her mother, and any loyalty she feels for both. An unexpected crush on an older man has the potential to up-end Ada's life, but instead might just usher her into... Read more

Where You End

A Novel

By: Abbott Kahler
Narrated by: Megan Tusing & Samantha Desz
Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

“I came for the creepy cover. I stayed for the heart pounding plot line. Kat and Jude are mirror twins with a strangely cult-like upbringing. After Kat awakens following a car accident, she suffers from amnesia and must rely on her twin, Jude, to fill in the gaps of her memory. But is she? Kat thinks maybe not as she uncovers the horrors of their... Read more