AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2025

The universe of audiobooks is a vast one, and at AudioFile, we take our mission of evaluating and recommending them seriously. That's why we're especially glad every December to celebrate the year's truly stellar performances and share them with our readers. Below you'll find AudioFile's picks for the Best Audiobooks of 2024 in nine categories. Kudos and appreciation to all of the authors, narrators, producers, and publishers who work so hard to make these outstanding listening experiences possible. Download a PDF version of the list here.

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