A good book (or in this case, a good audiobook) doesn’t have an expiration date. The best stories are timeless, and plenty of authors who’ve been recently published know that. Still, you might feel like you need to stay up-to-date on all the newest books, and if you simply don’t have the time to read these on your own, opt for the audio format. Kick off your 2024 listening year with some of the most popular audiobooks from the year prior.
‘Fourth Wing’
Author Rebecca Yarros breathed new life into the fantasy genre in 2023 with Fourth Wing, the first book in the Empyrean series. If you’re a fan of the genre, find out what all the hype is about by starting this series in audiobook form. But be warned, most readers of these series have a strong opinion, and you likely will, too.
‘Tom Lake’
Known for works like Bel Canto and State of Wonder, Ann Patchett has been bringing worlds to life for many readers over the past few decades. Her latest work, Tom Lake, was a pick for Reese Witherspoon’s book club, and the audiobook version was narrated by none other than Meryl Streep.
‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride garnered attention from many readers, including some famous ones. Barack Obama named it one of his favorites of 2023, Oprah selected it for her book club, and it won the National Book Award.
‘The Woman in Me’
You likely heard all about Michelle Williams narrating The Woman in Me by Britney Spears and may think you got all the information you need from the headlines, but there’s much more to the book that you can only get from reading (or listening to) it yourself.
Each of these books is streaming now wherever you listen to audiobooks.