This year, we wanted to reserve space to recognize new releases in consistently outstanding series. Whether two or 20 titles in, these are the series that just keep delivering on story and performance. Some feature longtime narrators, some mix it up with new voices for each new shift in perspective, some are complete, while some show no signs of slowing down. But each has one thing in common: They keep us coming back for more.
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Sci-fi & Fantasy
Bobiverse, Book 5
The surprise fifth entry in the Bobiverse series, once again passionately performed by Ray Porter, was everything we needed this year. We will take as many stories as there are Bobs, please.
Cerulean Chronicles, Book 2
The House in the Cerulean Sea was such a rare, precious gem of a novel, we dared not hope for a sequel. But TJ Klune and Daniel Henning manage to re-create the magic.
Southern Reach, Book 4
A decade after the Southern Reach trilogy came to an end, Jeff VanderMeer has made a triumphant return to unravel more mysteries of Area X.
The Bloodsworn Trilogy, Book 3
Now complete, John Gwynne's Bloodsworn Trilogy is epic fantasy at its absolute finest—action-packed battles, wild magic, vengeful gods, and dreadful monsters—and Colin Mace, ever the bard, has us hanging on every word.
Impact Winter, Season 3
This story, this setting, this cast: All come together in harmony to make each season of this Original series better than the last.
Romance
Skyland, Book 2
Performed by narrators Ines del Castillo and Jakobi Diem (and Kennedy Ryan herself!), the second installment in the Skyland series delivers all the feels in this sexy and mature love story.
The Ruinous Love Trilogy, Book 2
This delightfully dark rom-com trilogy has absolutely captured the hearts of romance fans, and we're so excited that the third and final installment is imminent. As one reviewer says of the latest performance, "These two readers need a RAISE."
The DuBells, Book 3
If you love Bridgerton, you absolutely need to get on board with J.J. McAvoy's Regency romance series, each book focusing on a different DuBell sister. The narrators all shine, but Grace Gray sparkles like a diamond in each and every installment.
Rose Hill, Book 2
Elsie Silver adds something special to the second installment—original music, performed by fan-favorite narrator Teddy Hamilton. The Rose Hill series is the definition of swoon-worthy.
Mysteries & Thrillers
The Housemaid, Book 3
The Housemaid stories are so consistently good and twisty that pausing is not an option. Lauryn Allman captures the good and the bad in each character in a most amazing way.
Cal Hooper, Book 2
"Tana French is the GOAT," says Audible listener John, and we concur. The author herself was not expecting to continue this taut mystery series, which can best be described as an "Irish Western," but we're so, so glad she did.
Gray Man, Book 13
Mark Greaney is something of a hometown hero at Audible: his Gray Man series got its start here in 2010 and quickly became a listener favorite.
Kids
The Mystwick School of Musicraft, Book 3
Time travel, orchestral music, and a confident young heroine. A captivating listen for the whole family—or just your inner child.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 19
Jeff Kinney manages to make each Wimpy Kid story more relatable (and hilarious) than the last, and Ramón de Ocampo's bright and peppy performances always nail the humor and heart.
Finally Seen, Book 2
Kelly Yang has an almost uncanny ability to capture tween listeners, and this series—tackling social media literacy—feels like her most important contribution to middle-grade fiction to date.
