{"id":32573,"date":"2024-02-08T04:33:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T12:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/?p=32573"},"modified":"2025-10-28T01:58:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:58:52","slug":"best-audiobooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/the-voice-over-industry\/best-audiobooks\/","title":{"rendered":"The best audiobooks of all time!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If you\u2019re searching for the <strong>best audiobooks of all time, <\/strong>you\u2019ve come to the right place. At<a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/search?service=voice_over&amp;utm_source=voicetalks&amp;utm_medium=content-site&amp;utm_campaign=client-con&amp;utm_content=v-intro\"> <strong>Voice123<\/strong><\/a>, where you can<a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/pages\/hire-voices-for-audiobooks\/\"> find the best audiobook narrators<\/a>, we know the power of professional voice acting in bringing books to life. So, we&#8217;ve put together a list of the best audiobooks 2024, the best audiobooks on Audible, and the best audiobook narrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best audiobooks of all time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best audiobooks 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/The-Ministry-of-Time-Audiobook\/B0C46VY9XC?srsltid=AfmBOoqtjRm4YV8b58tuhOU304pymUbwpjL9LpRA8uRsIpy_dE6Rv9NL\">The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradle<\/a>y<\/strong>: A historical sci-fi debut where a civil servant must supervise a Victorian explorer brought to the present through a time-travel experiment. George Weightman&#8217;s nuanced narration makes it one of the <strong>best audiobooks 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Funny-Story-Audiobook\/B0CCPS88R3?srsltid=AfmBOop4PYkvZxe4KH8RCQImgQXrDGsF5IvLZFvs0ZOgFrOZcPh_xh_h\">Funny Story by Emily Henr<\/a>y<\/strong>: A charming rom-com about unlikely roommates navigating heartbreak and new love. Julia Whelan once again proves why she\u2019s one of the top narrators of our time, cementing this as a <strong>great audiobook of 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Table-for-Two-Audiobook\/B0CDHH5J4K?srsltid=AfmBOoqnKzUDhWszlTJTZh50-lV_X5bFtUQm6lqWJTZwRO1x-MdwjlJP\">Table for Two by Amor Towles<\/a><\/strong>: This collection of short stories includes a novella revisiting a character from <em>Rules of Civility<\/em>. Edoardo Ballerini\u2019s smooth delivery makes it one of the most <strong>listened to audiobooks of 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/The-Women-Audiobook\/B0C4Q8SZRW?srsltid=AfmBOopXUxaUdE5ccurToZtkHy-vpwB1QfO9bBVUU2i1POhNFWXb6-nS\">The Women by Kristin Hannah<\/a><\/strong>: A powerful Vietnam War novel told through the eyes of a young army nurse. Julia Whelan delivers a moving, emotional performance, making it one of the <strong>top audiobooks on Audible in 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/The-Familiar-Audiobook\/B0CCB6GP1Q?srsltid=AfmBOoolirP5alQ5DEcjg2es9jk0Ev3E1fvzz7mLDp3Wa9hkzjX5Q84u\">The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo<\/a><\/strong>: This richly layered historical fantasy is set in Madrid during the Spanish Inquisition. Narrator Lauren Fortgang gives voice to the magic and menace, establishing this as a <strong>best Audible book of 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best audiobooks 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"best audiobooks\" class=\"wp-image-32611 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015015015015014;width:392px;height:auto\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2292145175_720-500x333.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2292145175_720-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2292145175_720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2292145175_720.jpg 720w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Anna-O-Audiobook\/B0C34QF1NQ?qid=1726490613&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=F59VP9GBD1BSVB1FK1NP&amp;pageLoadId=lVccTcCzhKZo5vF6&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Anna O by Matthew Blake:<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>The story follows a doctor who tries to wake up a murderer dubbed &#8216;Sleeping Beauty.&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dan_Stevens\"> Dan Stevens&#8217;<\/a> chilling voice narrates one of the best audiobooks 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/No-Two-Persons-Audiobook\/B0BJLH769J?eac_link=iCAZVhwxfc1Z&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B0BJLH769J&amp;qid=lxe9zjsyTU&amp;eac_id=138-5784168-6185528_lxe9zjsyTU&amp;sr=1-1\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>No Two Persons by Eric Bauermeister:<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>This story of different individuals whose lives are connected by a book won the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiopub.org\/2024audieawards-winners#:~:text=MULTI%2DVOICED%20PERFORMANCE%20WINNER\"> 2024 Audie Award for Best Multi-Voiced Performance<\/a>. The narrators included<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Newbern\"> <strong>George Newbern<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cassandra_Campbell\"> <strong>Cassandra Campbell<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Bits-and-Pieces-Audiobook\/B0CMFSJMCJ?qid=1726490776&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=EECTGJJP54HADKKE7PTH&amp;pageLoadId=DqBjbJsckzVdy5zc&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg:<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>This non-fiction audiobook is a memoir of<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whoopi_Goldberg\"> <strong>Whoopi Goldberg&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> life. Her engaging, warm tone adds authenticity and humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Surrender-Audiobook\/B09ZK5B962?eac_link=WGra6Mh8EbBb&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_3&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B09ZK5B962&amp;qid=pz26oE1BVM&amp;eac_id=147-4561398-8504819_pz26oE1BVM&amp;sr=1-3\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Surrender by Bono:<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>This biography, narrated by<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bono\"> <strong>Bono<\/strong><\/a>, explores the life story of one of the most famous rock singers of all time. The audiobook won the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/blog\/article-audie-award-winners-2024\"> 2024 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Iron-Flame-Audiobook\/B0C9V5SLQQ?eac_link=p3gf0oxP9ITf&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B0C9V5SLQQ&amp;qid=ZYQyu3pZoZ&amp;eac_id=138-5784168-6185528_ZYQyu3pZoZ&amp;sr=1-1\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros:<\/strong><\/a> One of the best fantasy audiobooks of the year, this sequel in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/series\/362915-the-empyrean\"> Empyrean book series<\/a> explores new battles and betrayals with narrators<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rebecca_Soler\"> <strong>Rebecca Soler<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>Teddy Hamilton.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best audiobooks on Audible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Sunrise-on-the-Reaping-Audiobook\/B0D6P455PH?srsltid=AfmBOor5Mp8TryJge_1OeV2myYc3TSCCe6MkS0xFd8ecWT9nJpbaEugJ\">Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins<\/a><\/strong>: Return to Panem as teen Haymitch faces the second Quarter Quell. Actor <strong>Jefferson White<\/strong> delivers a grounded, emotionally layered performance that makes this prequel an unmissable 2025 listen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/George-Orwells-1984-Audiobook\/B0CRRP4WW7?srsltid=AfmBOorwDq1GoC7ApJV0yKR0Y4y9yMrNar9GMG4U9iFNm6HSC_2NzWFq\">1984 (Audio) by George Orwell<\/a>, adapted by Joe White<\/strong>: A star-studded <strong>Audible Original<\/strong> with <strong>Andrew Garfield<\/strong> and <strong>Cynthia Erivo<\/strong>. It won the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/blog\/article-audie-award-winners-2025#:~:text=Other%20top%20honors%20went%20to,and%20Best%20Nonfiction%20Narrator%2C%20respectively.\">2025 Audie Award for Audio Drama<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s a cinematic production that proves why audio-first storytelling is thriving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Ocean-Audiobook\/B0CXPW62BG?srsltid=AfmBOooGsVolR9_h2d3DZcEYZ6Hh0Qye1AObGdLbNdowzyAmPyI0NN86\">Ocean by Sir David Attenborough &amp; Colin Butfield<\/a><\/strong>: Sir David\u2019s iconic voice guides a sweeping tour of our seas with urgency and hope. This is a fan-favorite for  documentary fans and one of Audible\u2019s standout editor picks for 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Not-a-Very-Good-Murderer-Audiobook\/B0DSCH3NDK?srsltid=AfmBOoo4_S311hcVYyRdT9Yo-kdVWSthzB1COoICgIiaVntzDJimtkRw\">Not a Very Good Murderer by Ronan Farrow<\/a><\/strong>: A riveting investigative audio documentary in Farrow\u2019s own voice\u2014sleek reporting, twisty revelations, and bingeable pacing tailor-made for earbuds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Onyx-Storm-Audiobook\/B0CZFKLZ9M?srsltid=AfmBOorQ4FQWTfVScyp6HuqZL7XZOdQ4F7pXvKTCyyKMCFTm1WtpgNxz\">Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros<\/a><\/strong>: The Empyrean saga\u2019s 2025 entry soars in audio thanks to <strong>Rebecca Soler<\/strong> and <strong>Teddy Hamilton<\/strong>, whose duet performance ratchets up the stakes and the chemistry\u2014perfect for romantasy fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best audiobook narrators of all time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"best audiobooks\" class=\"wp-image-33706 lazyload\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large-500x333.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_2208317085-Large.jpeg 1280w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jim_Dale\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Jim Dale:<\/strong><\/a> Known for narrating the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/series\/Harry-Potter-Audiobooks\/B0182NWM9I?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;pf_rd_p=ede37c6a-4cb8-4912-ab43-e026f61d44b1&amp;pf_rd_r=NVCY15FZJWFFVKH9P370&amp;pageLoadId=P3XqS2iX1OwDkM4A&amp;creativeId=eb10e9f9-5411-4f32-aefa-2688005b8d9f&amp;ref=a_pd_Harry-_c4_series_1\"> <strong>Harry Potter series<\/strong><\/a>, Dale&#8217;s ability to create distinct voices for each character makes him a standout in the best fantasy audiobooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julia_Whelan\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Julia Whelan:<\/strong><\/a> This versatile narrator has told various stories, from chilling thrillers like <strong>Gone Girl<\/strong> to compelling stories like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Educated-Audiobook\/B075F8MBMQ?eac_link=A3n1OZMME1MK&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B075F8MBMQ&amp;qid=oeboxt0MqF&amp;eac_id=138-5784168-6185528_oeboxt0MqF&amp;sr=1-1\"> <strong>Educated<\/strong><\/a>, with emotional depth and nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Simon_Vance\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Simon Vance:<\/strong><\/a> With a voice that adds gravitas to classics like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/The-Complete-Sherlock-Holmes-Audiobook\/B00FEFE4XK?qid=1726493928&amp;sr=1-8&amp;ref_pageloadid=TrCSBdawiLliguCq&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=JDR70TJ2HWJJV86R56WG&amp;pageLoadId=8Bv6Z5qy73dbIRi0&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_8\"> <strong>The Sherlock Holmes Collection<\/strong><\/a>, Vance elevates the suspense and drama of the best mystery audiobooks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robin_Miles\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Robin Miles:<\/strong><\/a> As one of the best audiobook narrators, Miles brings a rich, expressive tone to emotionally charged audiobooks like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Small-Mercies-Audiobook\/B0B8PHR9V7?qid=1726493790&amp;sr=1-15&amp;ref_pageloadid=zfpmhIrZUDsagPIq&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=T8QFF6D7WPANGEY28035&amp;pageLoadId=zLvafkV5JBjbOyiA&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_15\"> <strong>Small Mercies<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dion_Graham\"><strong> Dion Graham:<\/strong><\/a> An award-winning audiobook narrator, Graham captivates listeners in compelling stories like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/The-Wager-Audiobook\/B0B9T9GJ5H?qid=1726493747&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&amp;pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&amp;pf_rd_r=AHTYMNN102YNG5RKE8K0&amp;pageLoadId=4cpPw8hqIpqLp09G&amp;creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1\"> <strong>The Wager<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to<a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/blog\/hiring-freelancers\/how-to-hire-an-audiobook-narrator\/\"> hire an audiobook narrator<\/a>? Search<a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/search?service=voice_over&amp;utm_source=voicetalks&amp;utm_medium=content-site&amp;utm_campaign=client-con&amp;utm_content=toa-search\"> Voice123<\/a> to find professional voice over talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>the best audiobooks of all time<\/strong> to the best audiobooks on Spotify and Audible, it&#8217;s clear that the voice acting brings the best audiobooks to life, from <a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/pages\/hire-voices-for-sleep-stories\/\">sleep stories<\/a> to time-traveling adventures.  If you\u2019re looking for a narrator who <em>elevates<\/em> the read, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/voice123.com\/search?service=voice_over&amp;utm_source=voicetalks&amp;utm_medium=content-site&amp;utm_campaign=client-con&amp;utm_content=eoa-search\"> find the best voice actors on Voice123<\/a>. Take the fastest path from manuscript to <strong>great audiobooks<\/strong> your audience will love and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686210634817\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What are the top 10 audiobooks of all time?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the most cited include <em>To Kill a Mockingbird<\/em>, <em>Harry Potter<\/em>, <em>Becoming<\/em>, <em>Born a Crime<\/em>, <em>Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, <em>The Alchemist<\/em>, <em>Dune<\/em>, <em>Educated<\/em>, <em>Atomic Habits<\/em>, and <em>Project Hail Mary<\/em>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1686210673053\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What is the most popular audiobook?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <em>Harry Potter<\/em> series, narrated by Jim Dale, consistently ranks as one of the most popular audiobooks ever produced.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1694619137688\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What is the most listened to audiobook on Audible?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Titles like <em>Becoming<\/em> and <em>Atomic Habits<\/em> dominate Audible\u2019s top charts<\/strong> and<strong> <em>Harry Potter<\/em> remains the most re-listened series worldwide.<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1726819903614\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Is it good for your brain to listen to audiobooks?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, studies show audiobooks improve comprehension, memory retention, and even reduce stress, making them entertaining and beneficial.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re searching for the best audiobooks of all time, you\u2019ve come to the right place. At Voice123, where you can find the best audiobook narrators, we know the power of professional voice acting in bringing books to life. 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