Best audiobooks of 2020 so far

The Can't-Miss Releases of 2020

Within the world of audiobooks and beyond, this year has been huge. In 2020, audiobooks helped us to be more informed, to escape, to be entertained and so much more.

We've crunched the numbers, heard from our listeners and gotten expert opinions from our Audible Editors to round up the top 20 of 2020 and the best of each genre – just for you. Now, bring on 2021!
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    • By: Mariah Carey
    • Narrated by: Mariah Carey
    • Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 29-09-2020
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 631 ratings
    • Narrated by Mariah Carey herself, this memoir offers a personal glimpse into the ups and downs of a life lived in the spotlight. While countless stories and interviews have been written about her, this is the first time the American singer-songwriter has been able to share unfiltered memories, struggles, and triumphs. In her own words, she explains “Writing this memoir was incredibly hard, humbling and healing. My sincere hope is that you are moved to a new understanding, not only about me but also about the resilience of the human spirit.” Moving, eye-opening, and inspirational, this is a rare opportunity to hear the story of one of music’s biggest stars in her own words.

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    • By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
    • Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen
    • Series: The Sandman, Book 1
    • Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 15-07-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,545 ratings
    • Audible and DC present the first-ever audio production of the New York Times best-selling series written by acclaimed storyteller Neil Gaiman. Performed by an ensemble cast starring James McAvoy (It, X-Men: First Class, Split), Riz Ahmed (Four Lions, Jason Bourne) and Taron Egerton (Kingsman, Rocketman), to name a few, this audiobook will transport you to a dark, literary world of fantasy and horror. This is just the first instalment of a multi-part original audio series that will have you hooked all the way through. It follows the story of The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus, who is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth, unable to escape for decades. Once free, he needs to restore his power by finding three “tools” that will help him rebuild his dominion. As the multi-layered story unfolds, he confronts Lucifer (Michael Sheen) in hell and crosses paths with a range of characters you might recognise from DC comic books, ancient myths and real-world history. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as “the greatest epic in the history of comic books” and, with this unique audio version featuring an unprecedented cinematic soundscape, The Sandman is a truly mind-blowing experience.

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