Best of the Year

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.

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

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.

We polled our colleagues from around the globe to find out: In a year of incredible listens, what was the one that rose to the top?

The year's best nonfiction both edified and entertained as it invited us to wrestle with startling truths.

True crime enters its grown-up era with thoughtful, human storytelling that explores all angles of a crime.

This year’s top picks set a totally new bar for aural histories—including more authorrators, celebrity performances, and the return of some fan favorites.

From Kerry Washington to Nathan Hill to Kennedy Ryan, creators spilled their favorite audio of the year.

From insights from the world's most famous body builder to tips for making it as an introverted comedian, these are 2023's best listens to help you reach your well-being goals.

It was a good year for those who identify as silly geese at heart.

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