5 Books That Are Even Better As Audiobooks!

Reading is a great hobby, transporting you into different worlds through the power of words. However, sometimes it's hard to find the time to sit down and put all your attention into a book. With audiobooks, you can enjoy a wonderful narrative while walking, cooking, or going about any daily tasks, which makes it much more practical for a busy schedule. That being said, some books don’t hit as hard in audio format, and some books are even better as audiobooks. We're here to introduce you to some stand-outs from the latter category, which are addictive to listen to and will hook you into the sphere of audiobooks!

1. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Part of Oprah’s Book Club and on the New York Times list of best books of the 21st century, there is a lot of buzz surrounding this re-imagining of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield. The power of the story speaks for itself, but the narrator of the audiobook, Charlie Thurston, has a southern twang that matches perfectly with the narrative and makes you want to keep listening. 

2. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

This novel comes from the perspective of an octopus who forms an unlikely friendship with a widow. The emotional and unique story provides feelings of reckoning and hope. Having appeared on the New York Times bestselling hardcovers multiple times and earning the 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize, this novel has a lot going for it and is perfect to listen to throughout your day. 

3. Funny Story by Emily Henry

Whether or not you’ve read any of Emily Henry’s novels, you may want to switch over to hearing her books, as some people say the audiobook versions are better than the physical copies, especially for Funny Story in particular. It’s perfect if you want a nice and breezy listen and is available on Spotify Premium.  

4. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Though you might have expected this list to consist of all novels, I’m Glad My Mom Died is a memoir written by former “ICarly” star Jennette McCurdy. If you are interested in the exploitation of child actors or the struggle of dealing with a controlling mom and an intense eating disorder, you should definitely read this. Even if that doesn’t interest you, Jennette Mccurdy, who reads the book herself, gives such an emotional and raw performance that anyone will be moved. 

5. Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Written in an interview style, this book about a Fleetwood Mac-esque band is a very engaging listen as each interviewee has a different voice that fits their character. If you like the TV series adaptation of this novel on Prime Video but haven’t read the book, audio format is a great option. It’s a New York Times Bestseller and definitely a good way to get into Taylor Jenkins Reid if you haven’t dived into any of her work yet. 

Happy listening!