Best Free Audiobooks on Spotify to Hear in 2024

We explored the best free audiobooks on Spotify, including classics like '1984' and 'Moby Dick' for timeless enjoyment.
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Welcome to our literary journey where we explore the best free audiobooks on Spotify. We focus on timeless classics that entertain, challenge, and provoke thought. Our selection criteria include captivating stories, engaging narration, and the ability to transport listeners to fascinating worlds. We believe these books, from gothic tales to dystopian futures, offer something unique for every listener. So, grab your headphones, and let’s uncover these gems together!

On this list:

15 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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  • Genre: Romance, Classic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1813
  • Pages: 279

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Who doesn’t love a bit of classic romance, especially when it’s free? Plus, Mr. Darcy… Need we say more?

14 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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  • Genre: Horror, Gothic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1818
  • Pages: 280

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This book makes you feel all sorts of spooky while riding the bus. It’s gothic and perfect for a rainy day.

13 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

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  • Genre: Mystery, Detective
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1892
  • Pages: 307

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Solving mystery murders? With British wit. All while doing your laundry. Sign us up!

12 Dracula by Bram Stoker

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  • Genre: Horror, Gothic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1897
  • Pages: 418

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Summon Count Dracula on Spotify. But keep your garlic close!

11 The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

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  • Genre: Science Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1895
  • Pages: 84

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Join the time-traveling adventures from your couch. No DeLorean needed.

10 The Call of the Wild by Jack London

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  • Genre: Adventure, Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1903
  • Pages: 232

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Dogsledding journeys bring harsh but beautiful Alaskan landscapes right to your earphones.

9 The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

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  • Genre: Science Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1898
  • Pages: 210

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Imagine aliens invading while you jog around the park. Good times!

8 Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

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  • Genre: Adventure, Classic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1851
  • Pages: 704

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A whale of a tale set at sea. Note: Swimming not required.

7 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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  • Genre: Classic, Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1890
  • Pages: 254

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This tale of vanity and moral corruption is more engaging than a soap opera.

6 Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

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  • Genre: Classic, Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1861
  • Pages: 505

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Expect a great tale of personal growth. Much like puberty, but with fewer pimples.

5 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

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  • Genre: Romance, Gothic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1847
  • Pages: 416

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A wild love story in the moors. Perfect for those who love a bit of drama.

4 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

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  • Genre: Adventure, Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1883
  • Pages: 240

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Pirate adventures that make you want to shout “Ahoy, matey!”

3 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

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  • Genre: Romance, Classic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1847
  • Pages: 500

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A tale of love and independence with a dash of mystery.

2 The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

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  • Genre: Fiction, Classic
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1915
  • Pages: 64

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Kafka’s strange tale of transformation keeps you both puzzled and entertained.

1 1984 by George Orwell

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  • Genre: Dystopian, Fiction
  • Formats: Audiobook, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1949
  • Pages: 328

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Considered the best because it’s disturbingly relevant even today. Reality and fiction blur with Big Brother watching.

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

I hope my reviews help you find the perfect next book to dive into!