Get lost in space with these intergalactic audio adventures
With various galaxies, planets, and asteroids to explore—and imagine—authors have long taken to the stars for their literary endeavors. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Sci-fi & Fantasy
Stellar listening recommendations for fans of “Project Hail Mary”
With the long-anticipated film adaptation finally on the horizon, excitement around Andy Weir’s story has surged again, bringing new listeners—and longtime fans—back into orbit.
Debut author qntm reminds us that we don't know what we don't know
The first major standalone work spawned from the collaborative fictional world known as the SCP Foundation is wildly imaginative, while hitting surprisingly close to home.
Venture out of this world with a stellar collection of first-contact audiobooks
A perennial trope among sci-fi fans asks: What would you do if you came face-to-face with an extraterrestrial species?
Face the terrors of deep space with these listens set in the "Alien" universe
Watch out for Xenos—these exhilarating audiobooks and audio dramas transport you to one of sci-fi’s most chilling worlds.
Our guide to the best Brandon Sanderson audiobooks
A modern master of epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson has written a number of fan favorites, including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series. Here are just a few of his very best listens.
Everything you need to know about Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere
Before you wade into the waters of Sanderson's rich fantasy worlds, check out this essential refresher on the universe's history and magic.
Dennis E. Taylor can’t resist hard sci-fi
The Bobiverse author returns with a new techy thriller, "Flybot."
Who is Xaden Riorson? Meet the shadow-summoning dragon rider of "Fourth Wing"
Everything you need to know about the irresistible, dragon-riding love interest from Rebecca Yarros's bestselling Empyrean series.
Amal El-Mohtar’s debut is musical magic
The author and poet didn’t like the way a classic ballad about rival sisters ended—so she wrote her own.
The ending of "Onyx Storm," explained
From major revelations to that shocking twist ending, here's everything we learned in the latest installment of the Empyrean series.
Chilling dystopian listens for fans of "The Hunger Games"
May the odds be ever in your favor with these thrilling YA dystopias.