Reading physical books or ebooks is always a delightful experience, but some stories are best heard, not read. Tune in below for the best audiobooks of the year that you’ll have on repeat, some of which are narrated by the authors themselves!
This year, the winner of the She Reads Best Audiobook of 2025 Award is: 
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Physics and astronomy professor Joan Goodwin has always wanted to be among the stars, so when NASA opens its space program to women scientists, she races to apply and is selected to participate in the mission. While training, she meets Top Gun pilot Hank, scientist John, mission specialist Lydia, mysterious but kindhearted Donna, and engineer Vanessa. Joan finds a love she could’ve never imagined, but mission STS-LR9 will change everything. Julia Whelan and Kristin DiMercurio’s talents shine in this dazzling love story.
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And don’t miss out on the rest of our favorite audiobooks from 2025!
Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey
Narrated by McConaughey himself, this is an auditory experience that asks listeners to look beyond the practical constraints of the world and into their own imaginations in order to extract the true meanings of faith and belief. Listeners will rhyme their way to reason along with McConaughey and emerge with a renewed appreciation for the poetry of life.
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The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Fiona Shaw lends her voice to the latest Thursday Murder Club mystery novel that follows Elizabeth’s chance meeting with Nick, a wedding guest in desperate need of help. When Nick goes missing and his business partner becomes the prime suspect, these four friends must solve the mystery of Nick’s disappearance and an uncrackable code before all is lost.
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The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
Dan Brown’s novel comes alive in Paul Michael’s voice, delivering another twisty, profound story that will captivate readers. Esteemed symbology professor Robert Langdon travels to Prague for a lecture by noetic scientist Katherine Solomon. Then Katherine and her crucial manuscript about human consciousness suddenly disappear, and Robert becomes the target of an ancient organization that seeks to eradicate Katherine’s discovery. As Robert searches for Katherine, he uncovers a secret project that will change perceptions of the human mind.
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Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir by Alyson Stoner
Stoner narrates their turbulent experience as a child actor—some frightening, others plain bizarre—with a warm yet incisive tone. For the first time, they reveal the traumas of their home life and the Hollywood fishbowl, sparking converations about society’s obsession with fame and the power that comes from reclaiming your voice in a world that seeks to silence you.
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Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Narrated by Green himself, this is a fascinating deep dive into how tuberculosis has shaped the world we live in through the story of young tuberculosis patient Henry Reider. Once considered a romanticized disease of poets, this preventable illness claims the lives of over a million people like Henry. Green calls us to learn from the disease’s past to shape the future of tuberculosis.
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Caught Up by Navessa Allen
This dark, sexy sequel to the hit stalker romcom Lights Out becomes even more thrilling in an audio format, following Junior’s attempts to connect with high school friend Lauren, who works at a local play club. As their online flirting morphs into a real connection and their attraction reaches a breaking point, who will make the next move?
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The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
After a string of misfortunes and addiction lands Corby in prison and jeopardizes his marriage, he’s convinced that he is beyond redemption. But amid the prison’s brutality, tender relationships with the prison librarian and other inmates bloom. Their trust in him and his mother’s everlasting faith just might give Corby the chance at reconciliation and forgiveness from those he loves most.
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Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
When Nina receives a condolence card from Nick, a friend of her late husband, she’s charmed by his warmth. But her daughter, Ash, is suspicious of him, and her research about his past reveals something beyond sinister. Martha, a florist, is worried about her husband Alistair disappearing for days at a time, even if he has an alibi. Nina, Martha, and Ash will collide in a way none of them ever saw coming. This heart-stopping thriller comes to life in audio and is sure to make readers gasp at every twist and turn.
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