No examination of colonial India would be complete without this masterful exploration of cultural tensions and misunderstandings.

Eerie arachnids evolve into an advanced civilization in this mind-bending tale of humanity's struggle for survival on a distant world.

Beneath the surface of this witty tale lies a poignant exploration of unlikely friendships and personal growth in 1990s London.

Mired in the complexities of early 20th-century rural China, this novel follows a farmer's journey from poverty to prosperity.

During the Spanish Civil War, an American explosives expert joins Republican guerrillas for a dangerous mission to blow up a bridge.

Meticulous planning meets unexpected adventure in this classic tale of a race against time.

Every twist and turn in this gripping sequel will leave you breathless as Lily and Atlas navigate love, trauma, and new beginnings.

Now is the perfect time to queue up these audiobooks before they hit the big and small screen in 2025.

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The true stories that illuminated this year’s listening included masterstrokes from journalists, historians, a poet, a doctor, an ex-Guantánamo detainee, and a late Russian icon.

We asked some of our most discerning listeners which audiobook made it to the top of their list and why.