The Best Audiobooks of July 2026

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.

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When a seemingly harmless infatuation spirals into a media frenzy, desire turns to obsession, and a has-been author may have to pay the price for his guilty pleasure. Narrated by Audie Finalist Eric A. Altheide, The Au Pair will keep listeners wondering where truth lies and lies end until the chilling conclusion.

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Shari Lapena delivers another un-pausable listen with this tale of one couple who will do anything to protect their future… even commit an unthinkable act. But when murder is on the table, who can you trust? Golden Voice narrator January LaVoy is at the top of her game as we follow both characters into a web of lies, deceit and mistrust.

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When a chilling premonition comes true, two women dig into the truth behind a murder, but uncovering dangerous secrets turns one of them into a target in this fast-paced, emotional race for justice. The audiobook turns this pulse-pounding story into an immersive listen with a full cast of narrators.

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Daniel Mason, author of North Woods, returns with a heartwarming tale of connection and self-discovery. After moving to the secluded woods of Vermont, Miles immerses himself in the local community, full of eccentric characters and one hidden mystery. And what better way to enjoy those eccentric characters but with a full cast of brilliant, award-winning narrators.

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Fan favorite narrator Caitlin Davies is back to take us another Sarah Beth Durst journey! Set sail on a high-seas fantasy in Durst’s magical new installment in her Spellshop series. After a rescue mission, Marin enlists her friend Dax to pose as her boyfriend in this cozy romance.

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After a tragic accident erases her husband’s memory, Emery has one shot at a second chance in this rom-com do-over from Christina Lauren. With the audiobook narrator darling Julia Whelan and Audie Finalist Vas Eli at the helm, this is bound to be the romance listen of the summer.

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Horror meets comedy when an unlikely grave robber is hired to steal the body of a famous rock star who doesn’t seem to want to stay dead in this absurd tale of chaos and glamour. "Mara Wilson's sober narration style and consistent pacing create an amusing juxtaposition with the unlucky events that unfold.” -Kirkus

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When debt-riddled Aubrey inherits farmland in remote Tennessee from her late father, she spends the last of her savings to travel there to learn about this piece of land she didn't know about from cousins she barely remembers. This land is filled with ghosts, and their secrets and Aubrey will have to choose between keeping the family's history in the family or making a quick buck.

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Drawing from dozens of expert interviews, Annie Jacobsen thoughtfully hypothesizes what would happen to our world if a frightening scenario became reality. And as we've come to expect from a Jacobsen audiobook, she narrates Biological War with her typical careful and straightforward tone.

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Joseph Ogilvy shares the little-known history of hunting and fishing along the California coast and the local communities that have struggled with the consequences of technological and ecological innovations in the industry.

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