15 Good Books That Are Even Better As Audiobooks

Books that work well as audiobooks

Find the list of books better as audiobooks. These interesting list of books with incredible narrators are guaranteed to provide a great listening experience. Which is why there are a set of good books that are better as audiobooks.

There is a certain experience that you just cannot have when reading a book. It’s the experience of being read to. That’s why audiobooks can be so appealing. Infact, audiobooks are a huge part of my daily routine. So today I am sharing some of my favorite books that work well as audiobooks.

Even if I’m exhausted from working long hours, listening to audiobook instantly takes away some of that fatigue. Having someone narrate books to you is the best feeling ever! Which is why I am created the list of books better as audiobooks.

You can find 14 books incredible as audiobooks narrated by terrific narrators!

From the classics to best audiobooks read by author start listening to these audiobooks NOW!

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission – and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that.

All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, he realizes that an impossible task now confronts him.

And thanks to an unexpected ally, he just might have a chance. Part scientific mystery, part dazzling interstellar journey, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian – while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

From the author of The Martian comes another thrilling science fiction.

The novel starts with Ryland Grace waking up from his induced coma in a spaceship.

He hasn’t the slightest idea about what’s going on except that he has been sleeping for a very, very long time.

With the corpses of his colleague and the vague memories of his past, it’s up to him to save the Earth from extinction.

The narrator Ray Porter, who is known for his villainous role, has delivered a phenomenal narration of this spectacular sci-fi novel. 

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Finding Me by Viola Davis

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world.

So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love.

For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

One of the best books read by the author, Finding Me is a memoir written by actress Viola Davis about her life as a underprivileged girl growing up in poverty.

The book starts with Davis seeing herself as a little girl who runs away from from her past.

She dedicates this book to anyone who struggle to find their own identify, struggle accept true self.

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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

When Ernt Allbright, loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: He will move his family north, to Alaska. Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. She is desperate for a place to belong.  At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources. But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture. They are on their own. In the wild, there is no one to save them but themselves. 

When Ernt Allbright comes home after the Vietnam war, he is violent and volatile. His wife and daughter have no choice but to follow his impulsive decisions, one of which is to move to the wild of Alaska.

Thirteen-year-old Leni is both anxious and excited about the life in new land, but she secretly hopes that the new land can give her family a new life.

But soon when the winter approaches, their life in the remote corner of life gets harder, and soon traumatic events take place that changes all of their lives. The voice actor, Julia Whelan brings forth the helplessness, agony and resilience of each character in the narration, effortlessly.  If you are a fan of a Kristin Hannah, you will love this post-> Full List of Kristin Hannah Books in Order

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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them – the bank robber included – desperately crave some sort of rescue.

Portraying the story of a bank robbery, the book concentrates more on the people who become friends by accident during the incident.

Set in Sweden, the book makes us witness the journey of these “idiots”, their anxieties after a failed attempt along with how they finally realise that they have a lot more in common than they ever imagined.

One of the reasons I think Anxious People is better as audiobooks is the book narrator Marin Ireland.  The exhilarating narration takes the book into a whole new level.

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The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Texas, 1921. A time of abundance. The Great War is over, the bounty of the land is plentiful, and America is on the brink of a new and optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, deemed too old to marry in a time when marriage is a woman’s only option, the future seems bleak. Until the night she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change the direction of her life. By 1934, the world has changed; millions are out of work and drought has devastated the Great Plains. . Dust storms roll relentlessly across the plains. Everything on the Martinelli farm is dying, including Elsa’s tenuous marriage; each day is a desperate battle against nature and a fight to keep her children alive.

Elsa Martinelli was never considered beautiful by her family nor by any young men she has ever known. However, when she finally gets the attention of Rafe Martinelli, she is smitten by him.

Soon when her family finds out that she is pregnant with his child, they casually drops her at Martinelli family’s door step.

For the first time ever, Elsa finds a new home on Martinelli’s farm. She worked harder than ever to raise her family until the Dustbowl hit. Julia Whelan lends her remarkable narration to this survival story of a young woman. Captivating audiobooks of hardships and love.  I am a huge fan of Julia Whelan, if you’re like me and want to listen to audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan, check this post-> Audiobooks Narrated by Julia Whelan

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Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

This heartwarming story has beckoned generations of readers into the special world of Green Gables, an old-fashioned farm outside a town called Avonlea. Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan, has arrived in this verdant corner of Prince Edward Island only to discover that the Cuthberts—elderly Matthew and his stern sister, Marilla—want to adopt a boy, not a feisty redheaded girl. But before they can send her back, Anne—who simply must have more scope for her imagination and a real home—wins them over completely.

Canadian author L.M Montgomery’s classic novel is a coming-of-age story of an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, who comes to live on the Cuthbert siblings farm. The Cuthbert siblings didn’t intend to adopt a girl, as they were looking for a boy to help them on the farm. Eventually, the talkative, imaginative and high spirited Anne makes her way through Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert lives.

Rachel McAdams narrates the novel with a cheerful and eloquent voice that complements the young Anne’s enthusiasm. 

Which is obviously one of the many reasons to Anne of Green Gables is book that work well as audiobook. Listening to the audiobook is surely going to take you back to 19th century Prince Edward Island. 

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Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she’s knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she’s a super-nerd and the teacher’s pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda’s world. For starters, she has two of the most idiotic, self-centred parents who ever lived. Then there’s the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Miss (“The”) Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer.

Published in 1988, Matilda is one of the best children’s novels of all time. Matilda is born to self-centred parents who failed to recognize her intellect.

They had no clue that Matilda was able to read classics such as “Great Expectation” and “Jane Eye” at the age of four. But despite her troubled little world, young Matilda was smart and enthusiastic and loved her life.

This whimsical story is narrated by the Academy award-winning actress Kate Winslet! 

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Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled millions of fans.

Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle’s detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes.

And, exclusively for Audible, Stephen has written and narrated nine insightful and personal introductions to each title. 

Engaging plots, fascinating characters and one of the greatest detectives of all time, that’s what Sherlock Holmes is all about.

In this audiobook, one of the world’s well-known voice actors, Stephen Fry narrates the complete works of Sherlock Holmes.

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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance.

He was just about to step out onto the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug’s left eye. He was only pretending to sleep!

He was watching the tunnel entrance! Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.

In this audiobook of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Hobbit’, actor-director Andy Serkis, the voice of Gollum in the movie takes you on an adventure.

Bilbo Baggins unexpected journey is a sublime work of fiction.

One of the best fantasy audiobooks for bookworms!

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Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson

Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then, Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.

Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: The twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it’s the truth.

Thinking of her dead-end life at home, the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose.

Over the course of one humid, demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other – and stay cool – while also staying out of the way of Madison’s buttoned-up politician husband.

This is about two little children who occasionally burst into fire. Yes, actual fire. It’s not harmful to them. Despite this bizarre nature, they are not taken care of the way they are supposed to.

Their busy father keeps them away from the family and their mother is pretty much out of the picture. The story mostly explains how their mother’s high school friend Lilian, becomes their caretaker.

Meanwhile, she also has her own dysfunctional life to worry about. Marin Ireland’s narration is fun and flawless. She has won the award for the best female narrator for this book!

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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth.

His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia.

The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother.

It is this unshakable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures.

The Dutch house is a fascinating story of the Conroy family, particularly the siblings Danny and his older sister Maeve. After their father’s death,  step-mother Andrea allegedly takes over their family home- The Dutch House. Soon after, both siblings are thrown out of the house. 

Set over the course of five decades, this complex audiobook describes fragile family relationships.

Tom Hanks’ incredible narration as Danny, makes this family saga a timeless story! 

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The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 

Escaping from an abusive marriage, 17-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist – and confidante – to the wealthy women of the upper class. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow – a sister Lakshmi never knew she had.

The Henna Artist takes place in 1950s Jaipur, India and follows Lakshmi, a henna artist.

After fighting her abusive marriage life, Lakshmi has found a new career that made her popular in town.

However, her future business plans come to suffer when she gets unexpected visitors.

The narrator Sneha Mathan’s soothing voice magically transports us to the Pink City- Jaipur.

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Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

14-year-old Mary Jane loves cooking with her mother, singing in her church choir, and enjoying her family’s subscription to the Broadway Showtunes of the Month record club.

Shy, quiet, and bookish, she’s glad when she lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor.

The house may look respectable on the outside, but inside it’s a literal and figurative mess: clutter on every surface.

A week after Mary Jane starts, the rock star and his movie star wife move in.

Over the course of the summer, Mary Jane introduces her new household to crisply ironed clothes and a family dinner schedule and has a front-row seat to a liberal world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll (not to mention group therapy).

Caught between the lifestyle she’s always known and the future she’s only just realized is possible, Mary Jane will arrive in September with a new idea about what she wants out of life, and what kind of person she’s going to be. 

Set in 1970s Baltimore, the novel follows Fourteen-year-old Mary Jane, who is brought up in a strict family.

She loves doing chores with her mother and follows the traditional family rules that her mother has taught her. When Mary Jane gets a job as a nanny to neighbour’s kids, she sees a completely different set of people.

The Cones’ household is an utter mess. There’s no food and no rules to follow.  And the young Mary Jane is amazed to be among them.

The mellow tone voice of Caitlin Kinnunen is perfect for Mary Jane.

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Circe by Madeline Miller

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child – not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring, like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power – the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.  But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians.

Spellbinding fantasy fiction for the lovers of Greek mythology. Circe is the daughter of Helios.

Although born to a divine family she lacks power and is constantly being overlooked by others.

When her family banishes her to a new world she finds her hidden abilities.

Perdita Weeks’ spellbinding narration makes ‘Circe’  a spectacular novel about the land of Greek heroes and gods. 

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Novel by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world.

When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship – the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime.

And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.

This YA novel explores friendship, struggles with racial & ethnic identity, sexuality & family relationships of two Mexican-American teenagers.

It is through their friendship that Aristotle & Dante learn the most important truths about them & about what they want to be.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s profound narration makes the story both entertaining and memorable. 

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