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The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“A sweeping emotional tale of war, passion, and devastation. You are given insight into a hero's life through the eyes of Patroclus in a way that has never been done before.You may think you know the story of Achilles and Patroclus but I promise you, you don't. Miller is able to ensnare your imagination and capture the human spirit in a way few... Read more

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 8 hours 18 minutes

Jim Dale's Grammy Award-winning performance of J.K. Rowling's iconic stories is a listening adventure for the whole family.

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.

Close your eyes and enter the magical world of Harry... Read more

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

A novel

By: Gabrielle Zevin
Narrated by: Jennifer Kim & Julian Cihi
Length: 13 hours 51 minutes

“Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is beautiful in every way. The character dynamics, the narrative structure, and even the cover design made me fall in love with this book. The story takes place over three decades and follows the friendship between Sam and Sadie. While it is told mostly linear, there are still several points... Read more

Ready Player One

By: Ernest Cline
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Length: 15 hours 39 minutes

“When it comes to listening to an audio book, I have to be drawn to the narrator’s voice almost if not more than the actual story. The way a narrator speaks really makes or breaks a story for me. Wil Wheaton made this story for me! He brought new life to a story I was already in love with. Wheaton made Wade Watts come to life, and was able to... Read more

One Hundred Years of Solitude

By: Gabriel García Márquez
Narrated by: John Lee
Length: 14 hours 4 minutes

“Written in the beautifully poetic style of “magical realism”, Gabrielle Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude leads the reader on an enchanted journey spanning generations. This book is no fairy-tale, however. A dominant theme in One Hundred Years of Solitude is the inevitable and inescapable repetition of history in Macondo, the Latin... Read more

The Pillars of the Earth

Kingsbridge: Book #1

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: John Lee
Length: 40 hours 56 minutes

“A book unlike any other and the definition of epic- Long, winding, powerful and worth every minute. Read more

The Institute

A Novel

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Length: 18 hours 57 minutes

2020 THRILLER/SUSPENSE AUDIE AWARD WINNER!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King whose “storytelling transcends genre” (Newsday) comes “another winner: creepy and touching and horrifyingly believable” (The Boston Globe) about a group of kids confronting evil.

In the middle of the night, in a house on a quiet street in suburban... Read more

The Three-Body Problem

The Three-Body Problem Series: Book #1

By: Cixin Liu
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Length: 13 hours 25 minutes

“I finally picked this book up at the behest of our former Commander-in-Chief, who claimed he read it as a way to escape. While certainly this is an immersive book, it is also one that challenges you, forces you to think and learn every moment you are reading it. As a work in translation it is phenomenal, with the translator’s notes prodding you... Read more

The Shining

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Campbell Scott
Length: 15 hours 49 minutes

“You may think you know this story because you have seen the classic Kubrick film based on this book. I assure you this book is worth the read and will surprise you with how rich, deep, and different it is from the movie. Wait until you read the ending! Read more

All Systems Red

Murderbot Diaries: Book #1

By: Martha Wells
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
Length: 3 hours 17 minutes

“Alien meets The Expanse with a great robot narrator. I love Murderbot! Read more

Impossible Creatures

Impossible Creatures: Book #1

By: Katherine Rundell
Narrated by: Samuel West
Length: 8 hours 54 minutes

“A secret archipelago, talking dragons, courageous unicorns– Impossible Creatures has all the making of a fantastic children’s fantasy. Combine that with two children, Mal and Christopher, who are out to save the universe from dark forces with the help of a crusty sailor, a biologist who studies sea creatures, and a squirrel-like creature called... Read more

Inheritance Games

By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Narrated by: Christie Moreau
Length: 10 hours 44 minutes

“Traps Upon Traps and Riddles Upon Riddles. When inheriting billions from a stranger things can get tricky. Throw in secret passages, codes to decipher, and word play a plenty and you’re in for a fun roller coaster of a ride. The Inheritance Games is a fun, fast paced read full of riddles, wit, and cute boys. If you’re a fan of escape rooms and... Read more

The Henna Artist

The Jaipur Trilogy: Book #1

By: Alka Joshi
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
Length: 10 hours 55 minutes

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK

"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon

Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at... Read more

Piranesi

WINNER OF THE AUDIES AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR

By: Susanna Clarke
Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Length: 6 hours 58 minutes

“If there was one book I wish I could read for the first time again, it would be this one! Piranesi describes the most beautiful and interesting world I've ever traveled to while reading. Although it is a fairly quick read, you will be filled with childlike wonder that will haunt you long after finishing the book. My one piece of advice is to... Read more

Helen of Troy

By: Margaret George
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
Length: 30 hours 35 minutes

The New York Times bestseller from Margaret George, author of Mary, Called Magdalene and Elizabeth I

With her amazing ability to summon the voices of historical characters, Margaret George tells the story of the woman whose face "launched a thousand ships" in Helen of Troy. Laden with doom, yet surprising in its moments of innocence and beauty,... Read more