Audiobooks solve fall's time crunch

With back-to-school prep and holiday planning, fall is hectic. Audiobooks let you read while cooking, cleaning, or enjoying seasonal activities.

Project Hail Mary takes flight

Andy Weir's sci-fi bestseller follows Ryland Grace waking in space with no memory, racing to stop a deadly virus from consuming Earth's sun. Ray Porter's narration is captivating.

“I loved every minute of this book and would sit out in the parking lot longer than I needed to so I could continue listening.”

Sunrise on the Reaping arrives soon

Suzanne Collins returns to District 12 with young Haymitch Abernathy at the 50th Hunger Games. Jefferson White narrates this prequel becoming a movie in November.

“Suzanne Collins has done something incredible with these prequels. Heartbreaking, true to the tone of the original series.”

Educated tells a survival story

Tara Westover's 2018 memoir reveals growing up in a survivalist Mormon household in rural Idaho. Julia Whelan's narration captures her journey to college and self-discovery.

“This story was astounding. My head and heart are reeling from learning what Tara overcame.”

Educated gets a sequel in 2027

A follow-up memoir called Brothers and Sisters arrives in 2027, making fall the perfect time to listen to the original before the new book drops.

Yellowface explores identity theft

R.F. Kuang's gripping novel follows June Hayward stealing her friend Athena's manuscript about Chinese laborers in World War One and claiming it as her own under a fake name.

“This is definitely whatever the audiobook equivalent of a page-turner is.”

Yellowface narrator Helen Laser shines

Helen Laser's performance brings June's morally complex character to life as acclaim floods in and guilt sets in over her deception.

“The performance was spectacular. I really loved that the protagonist was problematic.”

Harry Potter returns for fall

Jim Dale narrates the beloved classic as many listeners revisit Hogwarts in autumn. Harry discovers his magical abilities on his eleventh birthday.

“I've seen the movies millions of times and I'm finally getting the opportunity to listen to the books and I have to say they did not disappoint.”

Harry Potter has 5,741 audiobook shelves

The Sorcerer's Stone remains a top Goodreads pick with listeners who enjoy following Harry, Ron, and Hermione through spells, secrets, and danger.

Five genres for every mood

From sci-fi and fantasy to memoirs and thrillers, Goodreads users recommend diverse audiobooks that match any listener's taste this fall.