Audiobook Picks: What Will You Listen To This May 2026?

Read by Saskia Maarleveld with a note read by the Author

*A LibraryReads Pick!*

“Beloved YA author Sepetys steps into adult fiction and delves into the history of her native Detroit to create a richly detailed portrait of the glittering city and its dark underbelly. This will appeal to fans of Kate Atkinson’s Shrines of Gaiety (2022) and Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach (2017).”—Booklist, starred review

Read by Clare Corbett, George Naylor, Juliet Stevenson, Kristin Atherton, Marlowe Chan Reeves, and Theo Solomon

*A LibraryReads Pick!*

“A good fit for fans of intense psychological thrillers.”—Booklist

Read by AJ Bridel and Jack Copland

*LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*

“This novel has romance, friendship, heartache, and steamy scenes, a perfect fit for fans of Emily Henry. It’s nothing short of perfection.”—Booklist, starred review

Read by Julia Whelan

*LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*

“A charming love story that absolutely radiates warmth.”—Kirkus, starred review

Read by Robert Petkoff

*LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*

“The combination of Strout’s storytelling and Petkoff’s intelligent performance makes this a must-listen.”—Kirkus Earphones Award

Read by James Norton

*LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*

“The reminders to treasure the life you’re living, in the moment, are as important as ever. Readers will be lining up to place this book on hold.”—Library Journal

Read by Amanda Dolan and Teddy Hamilton

“Francis is deft with action, characterization, dialog, and worldbuilding.”—Library Journal

Read by Scott Brick

Audio series praise:

“Scott Brick does an incredible job. . . The narration is clear and understandable—many times it takes on a lively, radio-show feel through Brick’s flawless narration.”—Booklist (Tom Clancy Enemy Contact)

Read by the Author

“Bestseller Glaude (Begin Again) offers a forceful counternarrative to the official commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary by surveying the horrors attendant to some of the nation’s previous anniversaries. . . The upshot isn’t just a searing revisionist history but a stirring view of America as a place ‘worth fighting for.’”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A charged renunciation of American unfreedom that could not be timelier.”—Kirkus Reviews

Read by the Author

“This is for anyone who has ever been overwhelmed in a grocery aisle.”—Booklist

Read by the Authors with Ivy Schur, Nick Offerman, Cord Jefferson, Ellen Adair, and Katie Posnanski

“A treat for the sports fanatic of the household.”—Kirkus Reviews

“An entertaining, humorous, and thought-provoking examination of the human obsession with sports and entertainment told in a delightful, self-deprecating style that will appeal to a variety of readers.”—Booklist

Read by Zeno Robinson and a Full Cast

*This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF where you can see all the graphics included in the print edition of the book.

“The author realistically captures the massive frustration and anger felt by young people toward politicians who have neglected the planet and their constituents in pursuit of their own power. Although this thriller eventually branches into something that feels almost fantastical, it’s very much grounded in real world ideas and is populated with sympathetic characters. . . A political thriller about serious ideas that’s replete with irreverent humor and poignant relationships.”—Kirkus Reviews

Read by Louisa Zhu

“Boyce writes an energetic story that centers on the complexities of teen social dynamics within a defined high-school marching band culture. Her characters do not shy away from examining their own faults, and they use honest and thoughtful conversations to repair their relationships.”—Booklist

Read by Michelle H. Lee

“With high stakes and seamless prose, Haewon and Seojun’s dual-POV narrative propels readers forward through their dislike-to-love journey. Despite the historically accurate restrictions on the characters’ ability to so much as brush hands, their romance is utterly swoony and heartstopping. . . An engaging, thoughtful Austen interpretation.”—Booklist, starred review

Read by Bailey Carr and Nora Hunter

“With fun banter and a cast of lovable characters, this book is sure to please readers who loved the first and series newcomers.”—Booklist

Read by Rasha Zamamiri with a note read by the Author

“While filled with mythology, Chefchaouni’s story also covers hard topics such as addiction, deception, poverty, prostitution, depression, and government oppression. A painful yet necessary reminder that family and friendships are made of the people who choose you.”—Booklist