16 Must-Listen Fall Fiction Audiobooks

This remarkable new novel from Matt Haig, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Midnight Library, sprinkles magic, fantasy, and an unexpected newfound sense of purpose into the life of a melancholy 72-year-old widow, and the result is a life-affirming story about achieving happiness at any age. Beautifully narrated with both humor and warmth by multi-award-winning British actress Joanna Lumley. 

Intermezzo soars with complicated relationships (romantic and familial) and the signature writing we cannot get enough of from a contemporary literary icon. Narrated by Éanna Hardwicke, known for his role as Rob in Hulu’s adaptation of Normal People, this is an exquisitely moving story about grief, love, and family. 

The author of the blockbuster The Girl on the Train delivers another page-turning twisty psychological thriller, replete with a famous dead artist’s diary, a long-missing husband, a desolate Scottish island, and all kinds of obsession. Eerie, lush, and dark, The Blue Hour reveals hidden truths and the dangers that come with uncovering them. Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan is a perfect reader for this atmospheric propulsive storytelling. 

From Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, Tress of the Emerald Sea is a cozy standalone, now adapted with a full cast and cinematic music to create a truly immersive listening experience. With a great sense of humor and lovable characters, the comparison to The Princess Bride is well-placed. 

A missing child never found. Is it possible for a family to truly survive this worst of all nightmares? Working as one interconnected unit of characters, who are living out very separate interior lives and yet are intricately intertwined, this superb cast, which includes several Audie and Earphones Award winners, poignantly captures the essence of how one tragic event forever changes one family and the small Southern town they call home. 

Return to our favorite cozy fantasy universe, and journey back with us to Marsyas Island. The Cerulean Chronicles continues with Arthur’s story, one of magic, hope, and endless charm. Narrator Daniel Henning brings that magic to life with his vivacious voice talent and careful curation, which gives each character their own distinct personality.  

If you knew your future and didn’t like it, would you try to fight fate? The question isn’t new, but superstar author Liane Moriarty’s novel treatment of it is almost certain to make Here One Moment the next popular TV adaptation of her work. The premise: during an otherwise unmemorable plane flight, by the time passengers get to their destination they’ve (possibly) learned how old they will be when they die. What would you do with this information? Told from the perspective of many characters, this is an exceptionally gratifying book to listen to, as each person deals differently with an age-old existential question that we all ponder. Read more about this from the author here. 

The surprise fourth volume in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach series hit the science fiction proverbial news floor with the weight it deserves. Recounting three new expeditions, this will be the final word on the mysteries Area X has to offer.  

If anyone knows how to tell a story from the heart, it is Nicholas Sparks. We have been on countless tear-jerking journeys with him, and this story of family mythologies, love, and an elusive white deer will be a touching new addition to your Sparks library. Tanner is a former Army Ranger; Kaitlyn is a doctor and single Mom; 80-something Jasper lives with his dog, Arlo, in a cabin in the woods. As only he can, Sparks weaves these three separate lives together in meaningful ways that address questions of fate and faith. A special extra: Sparks contributes an author’s note to the audio file.  

Narrator Jessica Threet is back for book 2 in the Tomes & Tea series. Threet handles the antics and humor of these fan-beloved characters with exceptional skill, making this newest adventure for Kianthe and Reyna a delightful listen. We also recommend book 1!  

A haunting mystery with an edge of horror, this is a modern re-telling of Dracula. Dawn Kurtagich takes us to the windswept shores of Wales, where the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur. You can learn about the genesis of her adaptation in her guest post here. 

Camillia Island may be picturesque, but Sam soon finds out it’s anything but after moving her family there to care for her sick mother-in-law. This gothic horror is perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson. 

Follow the gothic horror express with the Bram Stoker Award-winning author Hailey Piper, as she takes you to Cape Morning, a small beach town filled with local folklore and mysteries that will have you reading with the lights on. Oh, and there are ghosts — we must not forget about the ghosts!