14 Best Top Audiobooks to Listen in 2025
Discover the top audiobooks that captivate listeners with gripping tales, flawless narration, and unforgettable experiences. Perfect for any new listener.
Finding the perfect listen can be like searching for a needle in a haystack, but worry not! We’ve sifted through countless pages and narrations to compile a list of the top audiobooks that will keep you entertained and inspired. In choosing these gems, we focused on stories that captivate from the first sentence, narrators that bring characters to life, and tales that stay with you long after the final word. Whether you’re in the mood for mystery, humor, or an epic adventure, our list has something for everyone.
On this list:
14 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Thrilling and suspenseful. We loved the audiobook’s gripping pace and the narrator’s voice.
13 The Martian by Andy Weir
Equal parts humor and tension, this audiobook makes you feel like you’re stranded on Mars!
12 Bossypants by Tina Fey
Tina Fey’s comedic timing is as good in audio form as it is on TV. Laugh out loud? Absolutely.
11 World War Z by Max Brooks
This audiobook is so well-produced, with a full cast, that it feels like an audio movie.
10 Becoming by Michelle Obama
Listening to Michelle’s story in her own voice makes this incredible journey even more personal.
9 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Wil Wheaton’s narration gives this nostalgic journey through a virtual world an extra level of cool.
8 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The audiobook is just as magical as the book itself. Jim Dale’s narration is enchanting.
7 Educated by Tara Westover
This gripping memoir is even more poignant when heard, creating an unforgettable experience.
6 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Jim Dale’s narration transforms this magical tale into an audio adventure for all ages.
5 The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Multiple narrators bring the Southern voices to life, enhancing the story’s warmth and depth.
4 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Engaging and informative, this audiobook is like the best history class you ever had.
3 Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett
The comedic genius of Gaiman and Pratchett is perfectly captured by this delightful narration.
2 Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The full cast audio experience makes this fictional band’s story feel as real as a rockumentary.
