The top 30 audiobooks on Audible right now, from the Obamas' memoirs to the newest installment of the Twilight series
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- Audible has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose between. Below, we've compiled its 30 best selling books among Audible users right now.
- The list ranges from the Obamas' memoirs and a collection of Greek myths to cult-favorite fiction novels.
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If you, like many of us, are scraping the bottom of the barrel for new ways to entertain yourself at home — having already learned to bake bread, purchased a tie-dye sweatsuit, and flirted with the idea of committing to a stationary bike — then may we suggest the hours of entertainment that come with the reasonable price of a great audiobook.
Below, we've compiled the 30 bestselling audiobooks on Audible, according to the company right now. The site has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose between, as well as a catalog of podcasts.
You can access Audible for free as part of a 30-day trial, and currently, a Premium Plus subscription is $50 off as one of several early Prime Day deals.
If you're new to Audible or audiobook services in general, be sure to check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this article to get started.
Here are the 30 best selling audiobooks on Audible right now:
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Bob Woodward's new book, "Rage," is an unprecedented and intimate tour de force of new reporting on the Trump presidency facing a global pandemic, economic disaster, and racial unrest.
"What Lies Between Us" by John MarrsAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $11.99
Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave.
Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can't ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price.
But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn't know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way — even if it kills her.
"Dune" by Frank Herbert
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Set on the desert planet Arrakis, "Dune" is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family — and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
"Blackout, How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation" by Candace Owens, Larry ElderAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $20.65
Political activist and social media star Candace Owens addresses the many ways that Democrat Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she and many others are turning right.
"Disloyal: A Memoir, The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump" by Michael CohenAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $19.50
Once Donald Trump's fiercest surrogate, closest confidant, and staunchest defender, Michael Cohen knows where the skeletons are buried.
At the heart of "Disloyal," we see how Cohen came under the spell of his charismatic boss and, as a result, lost all sense of his moral compass.
"Think Like a Monk, Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day" by Jay ShettyAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $16.20
Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the podcast "On Purpose," distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life.
Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Shetty transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world.
"Mythos" by Stephen FryAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $21.96
"Mythos" is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.
"The Evening and the Morning" (Kingsbridge, Book 4) by Ken FollettAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $21.60
It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns.
Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, "The Pillars of the Earth." Now, Follett's masterful new prequel "The Evening and the Morning" takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where "The Pillars of the Earth" begins.
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Available on Amazon for $34.99
In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from a young man searching for his identity to the leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency — a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.
"Total Power" (A Mitch Rapp Novel, Book 19) by Vince Flynn, Kyle MillsAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $17.39
In the next thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mitch Rapp series, it's a race against the clock when ISIS takes out the entire US power grid and throws the country into chaos.
"Troubled Blood" (A Cormoran Strike Novel, Book 5) by Robert GalbraithAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $17.49
Private Detective Cormoran Strike is visiting his family in Cornwall when he is approached by a woman asking for help finding her mother, Margot Bamborough – who went missing in mysterious circumstances in 1974.
Strike has never tackled a cold case before, let alone one forty years old. But despite the slim chance of success, he is intrigued and takes it on. As Strike and Robin investigate Margot's disappearance, they come up against a fiendishly complex case with leads that include tarot cards, a psychopathic serial killer, and witnesses who cannot all be trusted.
Amazon
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Available on Amazon for $17.59
Bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.
"A Witch in Time" by Constance SayersHachette Book Group
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Available on Amazon for $15.99
A witch is cursed to relive a doomed love affair through many lifetimes, as both troubled muse and frustrated artist, in this haunting debut novel.
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley" by Malcolm X, Alex HaleyAmazon
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In the searing pages of this classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and anti-integrationist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Black Muslim movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American Dream, and the inherent racism in a society that denies its nonwhite citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
"Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds" by David GogginsAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $18.41
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare — poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.
In "Can't Hurt Me," he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.
"Blood of Elves" by Andrzej SapkowskiAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $14.26
The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, becomes the guardian of Ciri, surviving heiress of a bloody revolution and prophesied savior of the world, in the first novel of the bestselling series that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video games.
"Untamed" by Glennon DoyleAmazon
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Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, "Untamed" is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live.
This is the story of navigating divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member's ability to bring her full self to the table. And it is the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts.
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On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It's a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey.
But perfection is for plans, as the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn't wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more importantly, why?
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia OwensAmazon
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For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say.
Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life — until the unthinkable happens.
"The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman, Dirk MaggsAmazon
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Hailed by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as "the greatest epic in the history of comic books," "The Sandman" changed the game with its dark, literary world of fantasy and horror — creating a global, cultural phenomenon in the process.
At long last, Audible and DC present the first-ever audio production of the New York Times best-selling series written by acclaimed storyteller Neil Gaiman (who also serves as co-executive producer). Adapted and directed by multi-award-winner (and frequent Gaiman collaborator) Dirk Maggs, and performed by an ensemble cast with James McAvoy in the title role, this first installment of a multi-part original audio series will transport you to a world that re-writes the rules of audio entertainment the way that "The Sandman" originally re-defined the graphic novel.
"Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear
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No matter your goals, "Atomic Habits" offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
"Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel WilkersonAmazon
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of "The Warmth of Other Suns" examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. RowlingAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $19.01
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"The Time of Contempt" (The Witcher, Book 2) by Andrzej SapkowskiAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $11.99
Geralt is a Witcher. He is the guardian of the innocent; protector of those in need; a defender, in dark times, against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. His task, now, is to protect Ciri. A child of prophecy, she will have the power to change the world for good or for ill — but only if she lives to use it.
"The Graveyard Book: Full-Cast Production" by Neil GaimanAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $8.99
Nobody Owens is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place — he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings — such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him.
Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?
"Anxious People: A Novel" by Fredrik BackmanAmazon
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Available on Amazon for $17.31
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "A Man Called Ove" comes a poignant, charming novel about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined.
"To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" by Christopher PaoliniAmazon
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Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare.
During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first, she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.
As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.
"To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" is a new epic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Eragon," Christopher Paolini.
"Becoming" by Michelle ObamaAmazon
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In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her — from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous address.
With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it — in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, "Becoming" is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations — and whose story inspires us to do the same.
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. RowlingAmazon
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Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors — and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone and Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
"Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow" by Yuval Noah HarariAmazon