A selection of heart-wrenching fiction, terrifying thrillers, interstellar sci-fi and life-changing non-fiction. But don't take it from us: these are the audiobooks our members can't get enough of, in their own words. Browse by genre below.
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Member favourites

Our members are our toughest critics, and rightly so. These are the listens you've given your stamp of approval.

Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary Andy Weir
“Another brilliant book by Andy Weir. Ray Porter’s narration is spot on - he brings all the characters to life. I literally could not stop listening until the book finished. Highly recommended!”
— Mrs. Roseann D. Ramage, Audible listener
The Storyteller
The Storyteller Dave Grohl
“I always knew Dave Grohl was a giant among men, but this book takes him to a whole new level. Really recommend this read. Warning the Daddy daughter dance ruined me.”
— Vicki Daffern, Audible listener
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens
“I can’t remember when I was last enveloped by a story to this degree. It’s beautifully told, with haunting characters who echo the wilderness in which they live. Get it now!!!”
— Fletchberg, Audible listener
The Sandman: Act II
The Sandman: Act II Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
“Hands down the best audio books ever! I can't wait for Act 3. James McAvoy is just perfect as Morpheus. It's like a movie for your ears, I was totally immersed.”
— Mrs L Reynolds, Audible listener
Cack-Handed
Cack-Handed Gina Yashere
“I loved this book. It was inspiring, hilarious and real. What a woman Gina is, a real fighter in the best sense, busting stereotypes and never giving up on her dreams.”
— Ochra, Audible listener
Shuggie Bain
Shuggie Bain Douglas Stuart
“Superb narration by Angus King, a complex story beautifully written that will and does strike too many chords that may leave you feeling uneasy, an excellent story from a writer that deserves our accolades.”
— Seayeaitch
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    • By: Bob Mortimer
    • Narrated by: Bob Mortimer
    • Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 16-09-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 12,017 ratings
    • Perfect
    • That's it. It's perfect. Imagine the best Bob Mortimer autobiography you can. This is better than that. - David, Audible listener

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    • By: Susanna Clarke
    • Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 15-09-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,397 ratings
    • Dark but compelling
    • A strange, fascinating, magical book. Kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Beautifully read by Chiwetel Ejiofor. - Gavin, Audible listener

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    • Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
    • By: Akala
    • Narrated by: Akala
    • Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 17-05-18
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 8,539 ratings
    • Thought provoking, inspiring, and brilliant
    • Akala reads his book in an incredibly engaging way, tackling challenging topics and bringing them to life with stories and experiences. Tough messages at times, but all of them need to be heard. I loved it! - Amazon Customer

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    • The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
    • By: J. R. R. Tolkien
    • Narrated by: Andy Serkis
    • Series: The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
    • Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 16-09-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 9,738 ratings
    • Oscar-worthy performance
    • A breathtaking performance by Serkis. It would be disingenuous to describe his work here as a 'reading' - it's more of a one-man audio drama. The energy and passion he put into this production brings Middle Earth to life in the listener's imagination and does more for the scope and grandeur of Tolkien's work than any of the filmed adaptations to date. Superb. - Simon Clarke, Audible listener

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    • By: Jeanine Cummins
    • Narrated by: Yareli Arizmendi
    • Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 21-01-20
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 7,414 ratings
    • What a humbling story
    • The image of the journey of these migrants through Mexico to America is told so vividly. With the full weight of sadness and reasons for these people to undertake such an epic and unknown journey. I found myself gripped in such a delicate and humble way. The narration was beautiful and haunting. - Diane, Audible listener

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