There is something about the format of a trilogy that seems to be the golden number for a story series. Whether movie trilogies, epic novels, or audiobook series, the magic three instalments seem to package a story in the ideal way - when done right. Here we've composed a list of some of the best trilogies of the book world for audiobook listeners to enjoy.
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian literary icon - and for good reason. Her famous novel The Handmaid's Tale has stood the test of time to remain one of the most influential books of her day, and certainly a Canadian classic. Taught in schools, enjoyed by all ages, and even adapted for the screen, the story is iconic. But Atwood has also proven to be an excellent series writer. Not only did she follow The Handmaid's Tale with The Testaments, but she penned a wholly engrossing and captivating trilogy titled The MaddAddam Series.
This series is set in a post-apocalyptic world, with a narrator trying to come to grips with the catastrophe that has just happened, and the loss of beloved Oryx and Crake. The story is at once futuristic and disturbingly believable as it explores what life might look like after an epic global tragedy. This story will pull you in, and last in the mind of listeners well after the final word.
The Divine Cities is an impressive trilogy full of fantasy, crime and mystery. The series by Robert Jackson Bennett is a futuristic tale with layers of mythical and magical wonder. The result is a twisting and turning tale of uprisings and underworlds, murder mystery and portals to the past. This trilogy has a little bit of everything and is a great option for anyone looking to dive into a rich world filled with wonder.
Alma Cuervo narrates the audiobook trilogy with a clear, engaging tone that carries the weight of this heavy story. Her narration helps to bring the unique world of The Divine Cities to life, resulting in a listening experience that is unlike any other.
Octavia E. Butler is a master of science fiction and the Xenogenesis Trilogy is no exception. This story includes everything a good sci-fi needs. Human-alien relations, nuclear war, spaceships, and action and adventure. On top of that, she plays with gender roles, identity politics and erotic to explore large questions about sexuality and race. Butler is a multiple Hugo and Nebula award-winner whose work in the genre has been revered by critics and fans alike. This trilogy is no different, and both new and established fans will love her fast-paced stories and complex world-building.
Aldrich Barrett narrates all three instalments of the trilogy (, and ). Barrett's performance helps bring to life this fast-paced ‘unpausable’ listen that has pulled in a wide-ranging audience and converted them to fans. Audiences will simply not be able to stop, and the trilogy is certifiably binge-worthy.
