Ryan's Picks

Sneak Peek for Somewhere Beyond the Sea

By: TJ Klune
Length: 57 minutes

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the hugely-anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, one of the best-loved and best-selling fantasy novels of the past decade. Download a FREE sneak peek today!

A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything.

Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the ashes of a bad... Read more

Wild Dark Shore

A Novel

By: Charlotte McConaghy
Narrated by: Cooper Mortlock, Katherine Littrell, Saskia Maarleveld & Steve West
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

“Gorgeous and haunting family drama set amidst the realities of climate change. Read more

We Solve Murders

A Novel

By: Richard Osman
Narrated by: Nicola Walker
Length: 10 hours 31 minutes

“This book was great, great fun. It was fast-paced and exciting, plus decidedly funny. Read more

Voyage of the Damned

By: Frances White
Narrated by: Nathan Foad
Length: 15 hours 21 minutes

“What a ROMP! Oh my this one grabbed me from the first chapter! A world with 12 magically blessed descendants who all end up on a ship and one by one start getting murdered? I didn't realize I liked murder mysteries but this kept me on my toes guessing the entire time! With just the right amount of twists and turns I couldn't wait to put on my... Read more

Graveyard Shift

A Novella

By: M. L. Rio
Narrated by: Jess Nahikian, M. L. Rio, Max Meyers, Si Chen, Susan Dalian & Tim Campbell
Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

“Fun and creepy. Read more

The Bullet Swallower

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Narrated by: Lee Osorio
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes

“Elizabeth Gonzales James blends horror and humor in her genre-blending, Faustian, western, adventure, family saga, odyssey. The tale is set in Mexico/Texas in two different time frames, focusing on the Sonoro family. I'm so glad I read this! Oh and magical realism! So well produced for audio! Read more

The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish

A Novel

The Hecate Cavendish Series: Book #1

By: Paula Brackston
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
Length: 13 hours 18 minutes

“A perfect paranormal read for the season with a lovable character, Hecate! The audio definitely adds to the story. Read more

I Cheerfully Refuse

By: Leif Enger
Narrated by: David Aaron Baker
Length: 11 hours 54 minutes

“Excellent narration adds to the storytelling of this story set in a post climate breakdown world on Lake Superior. I Cheerfully Refuse is an adventure story set amongst grief, loss, and a love of all things books. Read more

Deadly Game

The stunning thriller from the screen legend Michael Caine

By: Michael Caine
Narrated by: Eddie Marsan
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

“Explosive thriller from Hollywood legend Sir Michael Caine. DCI Harry Taylor (ex SAS) has no respect for red tape or political reputations - but he’s great at catching criminals with his unorthodox skills to investigate a metal box of radioactive material found at a dump in Stepney, East London.  Before the police arrive, the box is stolen and... Read more

A True Account

Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself

By: Katherine Howe
Narrated by: Petrea Burchard
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“This book has everything I love in a good historical fiction novel: fierce female protagonists, pirates, smashing the colonial patriarchy, twentieth-century academia. It will make for a great book club selection — I can’t wait to share it! Read more

The MANIAC

By: Benjamin Labatut
Narrated by: Gergo Danka & Eva Magyar
Length: 9 hours 50 minutes

“What do you do next if your first book to be translated into English becomes a worldwide sensation shortlisted for numerous literary prizes? If you are Benjamín Labatut, the brilliant Chilean author, you write a new novel in your non-native English. Some writers tackle the same plots, characters, or themes over and over until they descend into... Read more

None of This is True

A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton, Ayesha Antoine, Louise Brealey, Alix Dunmore, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jewell, Thomas Judd, Dominic Thorburn, Nicola Walker & Jenny Walser
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

“I enjoy a good thriller - and this one fit the bill! Interesting premise, believable characters, good storytelling and plot twists. The narrators did a great job giving each person a voice, making it pleasurable to listen. Read more

Butts

A Backstory

By: Heather Radke
Narrated by: Emily Tremaine
Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

“Potential listeners might already know Radke from her work as a contributing editor and reporter for Radiolab, and the narrative voice in Butts echos the intellectual curiosity and humor of that podcast. Voice actor Emily Tremaine embodies Radke's spirit: part puckish, part professorial, a mix of deep-nerd research and creative synthesis, like... Read more

The Antiquity Affair

A Novel

By: Lee Kelly & Jennifer Thorne
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley & Holly Linneman
Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

“This is one of the best historical fiction books I have ever read. Fast paced and full of Egyptology references. If you love Egypt and Indiana Jones (which who doesn't?!) this is a MUST read. Strong female main characters solidify the bond of sisterhood while on the hunt for an ancient artefact to keep it out of the enemies' hands. The authors'... Read more

The Puzzle Master

A Novel

By: Danielle Trussoni
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“Do you like your mysteries with a little horror? Or maybe this is a horror novel with a little mystery thrown in. Either way, The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni is a damned good read. Mike Brink had a traumatic brain injury on his high school football field. After the accident Mike was able to see patterns where no one else could, solve... Read more

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

A Novel

By: Shannon Chakraborty
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq & Amin El Gamal
Length: 16 hours 59 minutes

“I loved the setup of her being pulled in for 'one last job' and all the illusions to Middle Eastern Mythology. Plus, pirates! The narrator had the perfect air of wry humor to embody Amina, and her asides where she steps away from the microphone as if she's actually talking to someone else are a nice touch that make it feel as if she's actually... Read more

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Emily Wilde: Book #1

By: Heather Fawcett
Narrated by: Ell Potter & Michael Dodds
Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

“This book is beautifully written and narrated! It’s so whimsical and perfect for fantasy lovers! Read more

Murder Your Employer

The McMasters Guide to Homicide

By: Rupert Holmes
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris & Simon Vance
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

“Tongue-in-cheek boarding school for murderers story that is loads of fun. Expertly narrated by Neil Patrick Harris and Simon Vance. Read more

The Passenger

By: Cormac McCarthy
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews & Julia Whelan
Length: 12 hours 43 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The first of a two-volume masterpiece, The Passenger series, from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road • The story of a salvage diver, haunted by loss, afraid of the watery deep, pursued for a conspiracy beyond his understanding, and longing for a death he cannot reconcile with God.

A NEW YORK... Read more

The Light Pirate

By: Lily Brooks-Dalton
Narrated by: Rosemary Benson
Length: 11 hours 18 minutes

“Wanda, a devastating hurricane hits Florida. From it comes a young woman named for the storm, major changes to the landscape and environment and survival challenges for everyone who remains. Rich characters, suspenseful plot, and lush description make this one a really good read. Read more