Best of the year (so far)
Our midyear roundup of the best listens of 2025 (so far) marks an annual labor of love we, the Audible Editors, absolutely obsess about.
Fiction
The It Girl’s summer listening list: Queer edition
Being authentic means living in your truth. These buzzy LGBTQIA+ books are some of the best guides to carving out life on your own terms.
Colorism isn't pretty
The belief that one is better, or better looking due to the lightness of their skin, has roots in slavery. Will it ever go away?
Maggie Stiefvater wants to bring childlike wonder to adults with "The Listeners"
The author of beloved YA series like The Raven Cycle and The Shiver Trilogy turns her awe-inducing prose on an adult audience with a historical, magical story about a luxury West Virginia hotel.
Taylor Jenkins Reid doesn't mind getting lost in a story if the narrator knows the way
When she listens to a book, there's nothing like a great narrator to bring it to life.
Editors Select: June 2025
17 new releases you can't miss—from fiction to mystery to romance. Check out our most anticipated listens of the month.
Emilia Hart explores the connection between women and the sea in "The Sirens"
The author’s magical realist novel is also a fascinating dive into Australia’s history as a destination for convict ships.
Maulik Pancholy knows just what he wants in audiobooks
Mysteries with humor, a nod to South Asian culture, and LGBTQIA+ characters are a must.
Rachel Reiss makes a splash with her YA thriller “Out of Air”
The author’s debut novel about a group of teens looking for treasure off the coast of Australia was inspired by her passion for scuba diving.
Joe Abercrombie shares 5 audiobooks his characters would love
According to the bestselling author, monsters, thieves, immortal knights, and other otherworldly beings would like these listens. Mere mortals might also.
"Immaculate Conception" delves into the intersection of love, art, and technology
Inspired by profound events in her own life, author Ling Ling Huang’s sophomore novel crafts an unforgettable story set within an art school.
Debut author Rickey Fayne unpacks the intricacies of redemption, generational trauma, and more
"The Devil Three Times" explores the redemptive arc of the Devil as he attempts to act as a guardian angel to a Black family.