10 Best Audiobooks for First-Time Listeners

A few weeks ago, I asked Fable readers to recommend the best audiobooks for people trying the format for the first time. You did not disappoint!

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We received well over 1,000 suggestions, and I pulled out the top 10 most recommended audiobooks currently available on Fable's sister app, Everand. If you want to try Everand, you can start a 30-day trial and choose one of these audiobooks for free (or any other audiobook in the catalog).

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Top 10 audiobooks for beginners

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Along with all these recommendations, I’ve included quotes from some of the Fable readers as well – thanks for helping new audiobook readers discover this life-changing format!

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“Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Charlie E: “A phenomenal audiobook. I loved that it had multiple people cast as each character...made it feel like I was listening to a movie.”

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“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

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Celine: “Such a beautiful and cute story, and the narration is great. Truly, it’s what made me consume so many more audiobooks!!!”

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“None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell

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Apriltee: “A great audiobook read for me because the sound engineering elements they added made parts of it sound like a real podcast, which was super cool.”

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“Powerless” by Lauren Roberts

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Maddie: "It’s a fantasy series with deadly trials. The person who voices Kai is just perfect for the character. The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife!”

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“A Good Girl's Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson

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Alisha D: “Such a well-done audiobook! The narrator is talented and has a great tone, and there’s just enough other voices in the right places to be interesting and not overdone.”

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“Listen for the Lie” by Amy Tintera

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Samantha S: “This book was perfect for an audiobook because much of the plot is discussed on podcast episodes.”

“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey

BrittneyB: “I always recommend Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey because his voice is so therapeutic and easy to listen to.”

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“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides

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Gabs: “I’ve been reading my whole life, but could never get into audiobooks. This is the first book to ever keep me focused while listening. 10/10!”

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“The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Maria T: “When narrated by Andy Serkis, The Hobbit is a whole performance!!!”

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“I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy

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ChaiTea: “Jannette McCurdy narrated the book herself, and her emotions just add to it. I’d recommend that for anyone who’s trying to get into reading audiobooks.”

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Keep reading on Fable

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Reading together with friends, family, and co-workers is a great way to enjoy the full mental and physical benefits of reading. We call this "social reading." 

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The Fable app is built for social reading, with tools for sharing highlights, comments, insights, links, pictures, and videos as you read together. Here are a few ways to make the most of your Fable account!

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Set a reading goal on Fable

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Fable can help you set up a no-pressure reading goal for yourself, complete with encouraging notifications, inspiring tracking tools, and most importantly, a warm community to cheer you on every step of the way!

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Start your own book club today

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We also make it easy to launch your own free book club. With our platform, you can host every aspect of an online discussion at a single destination to reach readers and build safe online communities regardless of location or time zone.

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Rate and review your favorite books

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Just finished reading a book and have the urge to share your thoughts with the world? It’s time to write your review and highlight your favorite sentences! You can also import your Goodreads reviews to your Fable account.