The Best Audiobooks of November 2025

Margaret Atwood is the only person worthy of telling her own story, and hearing it in her own words is as powerful as you can imagine. Atwood dives into her storied career in this exceptional memoir, perfect for both readers and writers.

The spellbinding conclusion to Nora Roberts’ Lost Bride trilogy, Gothic romance and mystery collide in this gorgeous story of a family’s dark past and the lengths we go to protect what we love.

Experience history in a fresh way. The American Revolution is a perfect companion to the PBS series of the same name, and Ken Burns offers his iconic voice to this historical epic in this incredible audiobook.

You know her for belting out her high notes, but Cynthia Erivo’s story can only be told in her own words. The actress and singer chronicles her upbringing and rise to stardom in this inspiring memoir of chasing dreams.

Superman comes to life in this full-cast audiobook adaptation of the iconic comic book series.  Featuring exciting sound effects and music, this is not just a typical superhero story, but an immersive audio experience.

Salman Rushdie explores the intricacies of passing time, questions of the afterlife and what we leave behind in his poignant latest collection of stories. Each story is brought to life by a new narrator, providing a thought-provoking and enjoyable listening experience.

If you’ve ever wanted inspirational musings straight from an acting icon, look no further than Anthony Hopkins’ memoir. Opening with music composed by Hopkins and featuring narration by actor Kenneth Branagh, this eye-opening audiobook concludes with Hopkins reading a selection of his and his father’s favorite poems.

It’s Dolly’s World, we are just along for the ride. The country music icon celebrates her decades-long career, and this self-narrated audiobook features a downloadable companion PDF that showcases dazzling photos and memories from her legendary career.  

Patti Smith offers a glimpse into her miraculous world with this exploration into her early life as an artist. Smith narrates her own story and reflects on her career as a writer, singer and literary icon, from her early days in Philadelphia to New York City and everything in between.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama takes us through her iconic looks in this audiobook that’s paired with a downloadable PDF showcasing her fashion statements from over the years. Obama offers her own perspective on her personal style evolution with this perfect book for fashion enthusiasts.

The Map Men are here to offer a fresh new perspective on where we are (literally) and why that matters. Packed with humor and fascinating map facts, Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman share everything they’ve learned after years of exploring every type of map in this wildly entertaining and informative audiobook.