At Audible, we take our listening very seriously. We have the utmost respect for our creators, but one thing we know: It takes a village to deliver a great audiobook. Not any old plot will do, we know that for a fact, because you can have the best narrator(s) in the world, and it can fall apart. But when it all comes together, narrators deliver the soul of the work. They become a second skin to the character. We can feel their pain, celebrate their joy, their wins, their good, bad, and, of course, their love. We know a thing or two about great performances, so we asked our colleagues from across Audible to share some of their 2025 listening recommendations. This year, it looks like romance, well-being, and suspense were at the top, with a side of fantasy and sci-fi. We're picky all right. And proud of it.
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A gorgeous LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age novel about a man who has never really gotten over his first romance. The writing is poetic but accessible, and the narration by Sebastian Croft is beautiful. —Robin Morgan-Bentley, Originals and Acquisitions
A great listen for everyday health hacks to support your mental health, brain function, and overall well-being. —Jess Falconer, Global Leadership and Organisational Development
A silly, cute sapphic romance about coming back to your first crush under unexpected circumstances. It had me laughing out loud in some parts. —Dora Figueiredo, Workplace Events
I loved them as Hayley and Mateo on All My Children, and now Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos bring all the drama and soapy romance back in Summer Breeze. —Jess Kessler, Brand & Content Marketing
Listening to this book could be the start of positive change in your life and a reconsideration of how you measure your impact on the world. —James LaVela, Product Marketing
Hilarious speculative fiction about a music producer who is tasked with helping a returned-from-the-past Harriet Tubman produce a hip-hop album. —Kári Helgason, Design
Did you know TB kills more people globally than any other infectious disease, despite being curable? This book explores the scientific and social aspects of the fight against TB. Moving and inspiring. —Nils Peterson, Software Engineer
A gut punch of a found family keeping it together despite the world literally crumbling around them. (Lots of extremely cool loot to boot.) Will be distraught till book 8 is out. —Rhea Lyons, Content Acquisitions
In a follow-up to The Big Lie, Jon Hamm returns as private investigator Jack Bergin in this noir-style mystery inspired by real-life events. I loved the twists and turns, and stellar talent! —Christina Ciammaichelli, Content Acquisitions
Amorph is a visceral listening experience that immersed me in both the physical and virtual worlds. The vision is futuristic, but the characters and issues are relevant to our current world. —Steve Feldberg, Audible Originals
Fun, suspenseful story set in Japan at a thrift shop in another world. —Nicole Lopez, Recruiting Events
We're scripting book 2 right now, so it's time to dip back into book 1 to revisit all the track-side drama, swoons, and action of our immersive F1 romance with an all-star Aussie cast. —Radhiah Chowdhury, AU Originals
Super short and laugh-out-loud-on-the-train-ride-home funny. Listen for your mom, your sister, your wife, or yourself. —Brandy Dawson, Internal Communications
A light-hearted story about Francine as she rediscovers herself while grieving her mother's death. Comedy, casual conversations, and self-reflection with a 10-year-old sidekick. —Bee Franco, Social Media Insights
Workplace gossip of the highest calibre. A fascinating look inside Facebook and the cultural impact it has had, for better or worse. —Pia McMorran, Brand and Content
Ronan is not only a prominent journalist, but one of the most talented conversationalists of our time. His twisty dive into Cece's life will make you laugh unexpectedly, then look over your shoulder. —Jessica Shoffel, Audible PR
