eBooks and Audiobooks

'Tis the best time of year for readers. Our Best Audiobooks of 2026 is here, and what a year it's been. Ranging from superb solo voice performances, flawless full-cast narrations, memorable fully immersive productions and enlightening memoirs, this list captures the impressive stories this year has brought. In compiling a longer-than-usual list, we are excited to showcase a range of audiobooks that stand out as stellar examples of what the audio format can achieve. From one audiophile to another, we hope you enjoy these listens.

The best part of owning a NOOK is taking your entire digital library on the go, and the best part of eBooks is always having long running series at your finger tips. This year saw the return of fan-favorite authors with their next in series books like Sarah J. Maas, Louise Penny and J. D. Robb. Check out our list of the Best eBook Series of 2026 to find an old favorite or discover a new world to enjoy.

Fall publishing routinely delivers some of the most anticipated audiobooks of the whole year, and this year is no exception. With the return of major authors to familiar faces with interesting life stories to share, this October might be the best month for listeners of all genres. This is just a sampling of the exciting audiobooks coming out this month.

September brings us cooler nights and the start of fall's biggest releases. Get ready for stories of threshing day with Rebecca Yarros, R. F. Kuang is back with a story of finding home and Harry Connick Jr. pays tribute to his late mother in musical style. These are just some of what's to come this fall season. Shop even more new releases here.

August is here and our TBL (to be listened list) is filling up quick. This month, we have new releases from an award-winning narrator, a long-awaited sequel, a cozy adevnture and more, just waiting to grace your earbuds. If you find yourself with space left in your TBL, check out even more incredible listens for the month here.

July is coming in hot with bigname authors and most anticipated audiobooks of the summer. Whether you're in the mood for some thrillers to chill your blood or sweet romances to heat it up, there's a little of everything to round out your summer listening needs. But don't miss out on more of this month's new audiobooks here.

We had the chance to chat with audiobook narrators David Colacci and Susan Ericksen about what it’s like to be married to a fellow audiobook narrator.

Summer is here, and new adventures are afoot. What’s better than reading a new story out loud? Listening to an audiobook with the whole family! Whether you are on the beach, in the car or on a plane, these are the best kids’ audiobooks for easy summer listening that will inspire both laughs and imagination.

It's hard to believe 2026 is half over, and we have half a year of publishing out in the world. We've already seen blockbuster hits from new and seasoned authors alike with a variety of award-winning narrators and said authors bringing those stories to life. This is only a sampling of all the great publishing we've seen so far, so be sure to shop here to find more favorites for your digital library.

As we near the halfway point of 2026, the newest in publishing just keeps getting better and better. June brings us exciting new stories from power houses like Maggie O'Farrell, Ann Patchett and Frieda McFadden. We didn't know we needed a retelling of Hitchcock's Psycho but we're so glad it's here. And it's about time the Kelce Brothers entered their publishing era. But don't miss out on more of this month's new audiobooks here.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to choose your next listen and boy, do we have some great audiobooks coming this month.

In Make Believe, Mac Barnett celebrates the power of storytelling in children’s literature and encourages imagination at any age. In this exclusive essay, the beloved author shares his experience in writing the story and bringing it to life as an audiobook.

These April showers have caused our audiobook library to bloom and flourish with amazing new listens. From an exciting new author duo to highly anticipated returning authors, this is just a sampling of everything this month has to offer. Explore more audiobooks here. Back To Top

March is a time of rebirth when the sun feels a little warmer on our cheeks and the earth is slowly budding with green life. Or maybe you’re still digging yourself out from yet another snowfall. Either way, we have a roundup of some of our most anticipated listens for the month! Back To Top

The Audie Awards, a.k.a the Oscars of audiobooks, celebrated its 31st award ceremony in New York City with a night filled with the industry’s best from publishers to producers, and — arguably the most important of them all — narrators. From the lauded Audiobook of the Year to this year’s newest category, the New Voice Award, we applaud all the winners […]