Fiction audiobooks are a different art form. The right narrator transforms a great story into an unforgettable experience. These 10 are the finest examples of that magic.
Between life and death there is a library. Nora Seed discovers it and must choose between infinite lives. Carey Mulligan's narration adds an emotional depth that makes this already extraordinary novel even more powerful. Brings many listeners to tears.
A memoir about a woman who grew up in a survivalist family in rural Idaho and had no formal education until age 17 — yet went on to earn a PhD from Cambridge. Julia Whelan's narration is stunning. One of the most compelling stories of our time.
A grumpy old man in Sweden finds his quiet world disrupted by new neighbours. One of the most unexpectedly moving audiobooks ever recorded. The Swedish cadence in the English narration adds wonderful texture to this story about grief, community, and love.
A story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history. Hosseini himself reads it, bringing an authenticity to the Afghani characters and settings that no other narrator could match.
Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small Irish town but move in different circles. Their on-off relationship spans years and transforms both of them. Aoife McMahon's narration is magnetic — this is one of those audiobooks you can't stop.
Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd, travels in search of treasure. Coelho's fable about following your Personal Legend has sold 65 million copies — and the audiobook, read with warmth and conviction, distills its magic perfectly.
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander investigate a decades-old disappearance within a wealthy Swedish family. Simon Vance's narration of this complex thriller is a masterclass. Addictive from the first chapter.
A blind French girl and a German orphan boy's paths converge in occupied France during World War II. This Pulitzer Prize winner is read by a full cast, creating an audio experience unlike almost any other fiction audiobook available.
Kya Clark, the 'Marsh Girl', raises herself in the marshes of North Carolina. Part coming-of-age story, part murder mystery, part love story — Cassandra Campbell's narration perfectly captures the wild beauty of the setting.
Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. Atwood's dystopian masterpiece is more relevant than ever. Claire Danes' narration won the Audies Award for Best Female Narrator — a perfect match of voice and material.