With captivating works by both Latin American authors and renowned English-language writers whose brilliance has been translated into Spanish, our favorite listens are an enthralling blend of culture, history, and imagination.

From steamy historicals to heartwarming contemporaries and immersive rom-coms narrated by full casts, here are the romance listens that swept us off our feet this year.

There's never been a harder year to narrow down—each of these top picks is guaranteed to delight both young listeners and their grown-ups.

It was an exceptional year for fantasy, with awesome standalones and the return of a few favorite series.

Immersive adventures with complex heroes rose to the top of this year's sci-fi.

In turns heartrending and quick-witted, these candid listens are exemplars of the genre.

Mind games, tainted love, and shocking killer plots: This year's top twisty tales will keep you listening to the last moment.

We’re already obsessed with these 29 captivating listens just out this year.