The Ultimate Audiobook Gift Guide for Everyone on Your Holiday List


December 7, 2022
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift idea, look no further than an audiobook or Audible membership. Audiobooks make the best gift for the bookworm in your life.

Take the stress out of holiday shopping by giving the gift of audiobooks. Audiobooks don’t weigh down your tote bag, you don’t need to spend hours in the bookshop, and there’s no need for a bookmark! You can treat a book lover to an Audible membership or give them a perfectly picked new book that is ready for your listening pleasure. On each book's page, select the give as a gift option.

With our book lover gift guide, you’ll find countless good books that have been transformed into even better audiobooks!

Gifts for Moms

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    • Florida

    • Written by: Lauren Groff
    • Narrated by: Lauren Groff
    • Length: 8 hrs
    • Release date: 2018-06-05
    • Language: English
    • 9 ratings
    • Lauren Groff narrates her book, a collection of stirring, intimate short stories, which was a National Book Award finalist. The stories are all loosely connected by Florida, which feels at turns like a setting, a character and a quietly looming presence. Many (but not all) of the stories focus on motherhood or women in transition. Each one is thoughtful, edging around the darkness of life, with a slightly menacing quality, making this title the perfect holiday gift for mom. Groff's narration moves from playful to measured with ease, and moms who are fans of literary fiction and luminous writing will enjoy this collection.
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    • The Widows of Malabar Hill

    • Written by: Sujata Massey
    • Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
    • Series: A Perveen Mistry Novel, Book 1
    • Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
    • Release date: 2018-01-09
    • Language: English
    • 54 ratings
    • Sujata Massey kicks off a new series with Perveen Mistry, one of the first female solicitors in Bombay. Perveen spends her days working in her father's firm, keeping track of contracts, but she gets her chance to work outside her office when she comes across a case involving three widows who have mysteriously signed away their entire inheritance after their husband's death. When Perveen investigates in person, she finds herself directly involved in a murder case. Soneela Nankani's narration is engaging, and she switches between Perveen's present and past choices that led her to become a solicitor. This is a great audiobook for fans of historical fiction and mysteries!
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    • The Library Book

    • Written by: Susan Orlean
    • Narrated by: Susan Orlean
    • Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 72 ratings
    • In 1986, the fire alarm went off in the Los Angeles Public Library. Patrons and library staff filed out, many leaving their belongings behind in what they thought was a drill. Instead, the alarm signaled the most devastating library fire in American history. It shocked the nation and book lovers worldwide. The Library Book, written by Susan Orlean, is part love letter to libraries and books, part investigation and part tribute to Orlean’s own mother, who first inspired a love of libraries in Orlean's young life. Orlean's narration is humorous and deeply emotional, making this a great pick for moms of varied tastes this season.
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    • Pride and Prejudice

    • Written by: Jane Austen
    • Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
    • Series: Jane Austen's Novels
    • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 2015-12-08
    • Language: English
    • 1,729 ratings
    • Jane Austen’s 19th-century love story Pride and Prejudice is undoubtedly one of the best books of all time. When paired with a stunning performance by a brilliant narrator, it’s an unforgettable listening experience. Narrator Rosamund Pike also stars as Jane Bennet in the 2005 film adaptation. Having worked so closely with the story, Pike has an intimate understanding of the narrative and its characters. This listen is a refreshing take on the English literary classic which makes a great gift for mom. Even if she’s already read Austen’s tale of irrepressible feminine wit and unlikely romance in a repressive society, she’ll fall in love with this audio adaptation.

Gifts for Dads

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    • The Dinosaur Artist

    • Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy
    • Written by: Paige Williams
    • Narrated by: Ellen Archer
    • Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 2018-09-11
    • Language: English
    • 5 ratings
    • This almost-too-bizarre-to-be-real tale is sure to captivate fans of true crime, natural history and treasure hunting. In 2012, a dinosaur skeleton went to auction in New York City. It sold for more than a million dollars before the government of Mongolia stepped in, claiming ownership. The skeleton's assembler, Eric Prokopi, suddenly faced international scrutiny and possible arrest for bringing the skeleton to the auction. The how and why is a fascinating story of history, politics and tension between paleontologists and commercial fossil hunters. Paige Williams spins an engaging tale alternating through the centuries, and Ellen Archer's narration makes it unfold like a fast-paced thriller.
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    • Dark Matter

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Blake Crouch
    • Narrated by: Jon Lindstrom
    • Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 2016-07-26
    • Language: English
    • 696 ratings
    • Do you know a dad with a full home library? Why not treat him to a captivating audiobook that he’s sure to love? In Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter, Jason Dessen considers himself an average family man with a nice home, a somewhat satisfying career and a wonderful wife and son. When he's kidnapped one night, his captor asks him one thing before knocking him out: Are you happy with your life? When Jason awakes, he is greeted by a bunch of lab coats who tell him he's achieved the impossible. But this world isn't the one Jason knows. To get back to the life and family he loves, he'll have to do the impossible—again. Jon Lindstrom does a brilliant job of evoking the emotion and suspense of Jason's journey home to the world he knows and the people he cherishes, especially during the truly mind-bending parts!
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    • Indianapolis

    • The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man
    • Written by: Lynn Vincent, Sara Vladic
    • Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
    • Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 2018-07-10
    • Language: English
    • 9 ratings
    • If you know a dad who likes to immerse himself in a nice, long audiobook, this 18-hour narration of the story of the USS Indianapolis and its lasting impact on American history is just the thing. Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic take a long look at the eponymous ship, which sank in WWII after carrying the components for the atomic bomb. The authors look beyond her actions in the war to her captain, who was court-martialed following the events, and the 60-year-long fight for justice. Like this incredible story, John Bedford Lloyd's narration is riveting. Instead of the usual t-shirt or socks, Indianapolis makes the perfect Christmas gift or holiday token for dad.

Gifts for Kids and Families

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    • Becoming Madeleine

    • A Biography of the Author of A Wrinkle in Time by Her Granddaughters
    • Written by: Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Léna Roy
    • Narrated by: Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Léna Roy
    • Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release date: 2018-02-06
    • Language: English
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    • Written by her granddaughters, this biography of Madeleine L'Engle offers a close look at the American literary legend. In her lifetime, L’Engle wrote more than sixty books for both young and mature audiences. It follows L'Engle from childhood and into motherhood, concluding with the publication of her most famous work, A Wrinkle in Time, a young adult fiction novel which was first published in 1962. The authors, Léna Roy and Charlotte Jones Voiklis, take turns narrating the story and reading L'Engle's letters and diary entries, making this audiobook feel especially intimate and insightful—and great for kids and parents who love L'Engle's work!
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    • The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

    • Written by: Karina Yan Glaser
    • Narrated by: Robin Miles
    • Series: The Vanderbeekers, Book 1
    • Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 2017-10-03
    • Language: English
    • 20 ratings
    • The Vanderbeekers have always lived in their brownstone on 141st Street, but when the five siblings discover the week before Christmas that their landlord is making them move after the New Year, they concoct a series of plans to stay in their home. As their methods get thwarted at every turn and grow more outrageous, they find themselves growing closer to their mysterious landlord and the real reason why he's decided to turn them out. The Vanderbeekers on 141 Street is the first in a series of heartwarming lists for all ages by Karina Yan Glaser. Robin Miles does a splendid job bringing each Vanderbeeker sibling to life in this production, which makes a great virtual stocking stuffer!

Gifts for Your Funniest Friends

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    • Shrill

    • Notes from a Loud Woman
    • Written by: Lindy West
    • Narrated by: Lindy West
    • Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 2016-05-17
    • Language: English
    • 136 ratings
    • American writer and comedian Lindy West's essays are as hilarious as they are important to our culture. In her uproarious memoir, West navigates being a feminist in a world that thinks gender politics are tedious and women can’t be funny. With blazing honesty, West talks about the realities of flying while fat, confronting her online trolls, obtaining an abortion, calling out rape jokes in comedy and finding positive role models of fat women. Shrill is, without a doubt, one of the best books for the pop culture-savvy book nerd in your life, and West’s upbeat narration makes this audiobook all the more enjoyable and thought-provoking.
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    • Everything's Trash, But It's Okay

    • Written by: Phoebe Robinson, Ilana Glazer - introduction
    • Narrated by: Phoebe Robinson
    • Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 37 ratings
    • Listening to this essay collection feels like having Phoebe Robinson sitting next to you, telling you all about the crazy, hilarious and seriously bonkers things she's experienced over a few drinks. Robinson covers everything from racism to money, from pop culture to beauty standards and from politics to dating. Everything may, indeed, be trash, but Robinson will give you a bit of hope and a lot of laughter, just like any good friend. Narrated by Robinson herself, Everything’s Trash, but It’s Okay is a truly relatable listen that your funny friends will appreciate. It’s thought-provoking, culturally relevant and, of course, hilarious.
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    • The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles)

    • Written by: Amy Spalding
    • Narrated by: Cassandra Morris
    • Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 2018-04-17
    • Language: English
    • 14 ratings
    • For a person who is a bit of a comedian but also has a romantic streak, you can't go wrong with Amy Spalding. 17-year-old Abby is beyond excited to start her summer internship at her favourite boutique. She's not so excited to be sharing the internship with Jordi Perez, who has no sense of style but does have a good eye for photography. All too quickly, Abby's resentment turns into an attraction for Jordi, and romance blossoms. But when Jordi turns her camera on Abby, Abby balks. Narrator Cassandra Morris absolutely nails Abby's flamboyant, sometimes self-conscious, and high-energy personality, and her narration will put a huge smile on your face.

Gifts for Picky Teens

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    • The Poet X

    • Written by: Elizabeth Acevedo
    • Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo
    • Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 2020-09-25
    • Language: English
    • 2 ratings
    • This year's National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature is not to be missed! Xiomara is torn between two worlds. At home, she is expected to be a good Catholic girl, obedient and chaste. Outside of the home, she isn't sure what she believes, and she's definitely attracted to Aman, who shares similar tastes in music. Xiomara deals with this tension through her poetry, and when the pull of her outside world becomes too much, she must find her voice. Author and narrator Elizabeth Acevedo has a background in slam poetry performance and delivers beautifully here, making this audiobook a must-listen.
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    • Dumplin'

    • Written by: Julie Murphy
    • Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
    • Series: Dumplin', Book 1
    • Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 2015-09-15
    • Language: English
    • 26 ratings
    • Looking for the perfect gift for a young bibliophile? Dumplin’ is a great pick. Willowdean is fat and just fine with it. Her size only seems to be a problem for other people, including her former beauty queen mom. But when Willowdean takes a job at a local fast food joint and finds her feelings for new guy Bo are requited, her self-confidence takes a hit. Confused, she enrolls in the beauty pageant her mom now judges, determined to make a statement for all outcast girls everywhere. Eileen Stevens's narration is full of heart and humour, and she brings Willowdean's big, beautiful personality to life perfectly. Dumplin' is now a Netflix original movie, so this makes a great gift for teens who like to listen before they watch.
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    • Sadie

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Courtney Summers
    • Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Fred Berman, Gabra Zackman, Rebecca Soler
    • Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 2018-09-04
    • Language: English
    • 359 ratings
    • Mattie and Sadie are sisters, just doing their best to survive in a harsh world. When Mattie is killed and the investigation is botched, Sadie decides to take matters into her own hands. And when a radio personality learns of their story, he becomes obsessed not only with who killed Mattie but also with what might happen to Sadie. Sadie is a compelling, ambitious story of a murder, a missing girl and the pursuit of justice. Performed by a full cast featuring more than 30 voices, Courtney Summers’s twisty thriller sounds like a true crime podcast and is just as binge-worthy.
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    • The Great Gatsby

    • Written by: F. Scott Fitzgerald
    • Narrated by: Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
    • Release date: 2013-04-09
    • Language: English
    • 791 ratings
    • Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal brings to life the voice of the narrator, Nick Carraway, in The Great Gatsby. Although the story is told from Carraway’s point of view, it centres around the enthralling life of the mysterious Jay Gatsby. This stunning audiobook features larger-than-life characters, epic parties, romance and heartbreaking tragedy. It truly captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless classic inspired Baz Luhrmann’s popular Hollywood blockbuster of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, and this Audie Award-winning audio version makes an ideal gift for a bookish, drama-loving teen.

Gifts for Coworkers

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    • The Flight Attendant

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Chris Bohjalian
    • Narrated by: Erin Spencer, Grace Experience, Mark Deakins
    • Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 2018-03-13
    • Language: English
    • 132 ratings
    • Are you shopping for an ideal gift for your favourite coworker who happens to be an avid traveler and fan of character-driven mysteries? Try The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. Cassandra Bowden has a little problem—she's a binge drinker. So far, she's managed to hide her alcoholism well enough to keep her job as a flight attendant, but when she wakes up in a Dubai hotel room and the man she had a fling with the night before is dead beside her, she finds her life quickly spiraling out of control. The trio of narrators—Erin Spencer, Grace Experience and Mark Deakins—build a spider's web of a mystery that finds Cassandra firmly caught but unwilling to give up, even when the odds are utterly stacked against her.
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    • Bridge of Clay

    • Written by: Markus Zusak
    • Narrated by: Markus Zusak
    • Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-09
    • Language: English
    • 18 ratings
    • After the phenomenal success of The Book Thief, award-winning Australian writer Markus Zusak took a 13-year literary hiatus. Bridge of Clay marks his much-anticipated return. This novel tells the story of the Dunbar brothers, who are still reeling from the loss of their mother followed by their father's abandonment. They're making do the best they can when their father returns unexpectedly and draws one brother, Clay, away to build a mysterious bridge. Zusak narrates his own book splendidly, and this powerful novel will be a hit with any bookworms, listeners who love family dramas and, of course, avid fans of The Book Thief.
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    • An American Marriage (Oprah’s Book Club)

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Tayari Jones
    • Narrated by: Sean Crisden, Eisa Davis
    • Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 2018-02-06
    • Language: English
    • 617 ratings
    • An American Marriage was an Oprah's Book Club pick that really got people talking. Tayari Jones’s novel follows newlyweds Roy and Celestial, whose quick trip to visit Roy's parents ends in tragedy when Roy is wrongfully accused and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. As it weaves back and forth between Roy and Celestial's perspectives, voiced by the dual narration of Sean Crisden and Eisa Davis, the story raises questions about relationships, marriages, race and class, making this listen a great conversation starter. This stunning love story offers a profoundly insightful look into the hearts and minds of people who are bound and separated by forces beyond their control.

Gifts for Roommates

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    • Binti

    • Written by: Nnedi Okorafor
    • Narrated by: Robin Miles
    • Series: Binti, Book 1
    • Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 2015-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 93 ratings
    • Binti is the first of her people on Earth to be offered a place at Oomza University, the best institution of higher learning in the galaxy. She runs away without telling her family, but on her journey gets caught in the crossfires of a deadly standoff between the Meduse, a fearsome alien race, and Oomza University. But, she might be uniquely situated to strike a precarious peace between the two entities—if she is willing to fundamentally change who she is. Robin Miles is an incredibly talented narrator who deftly captures the drama and danger of Binti's situation in Nnedi Okorafo’s story aboutanxiety over honouring her past and pursuing her future.
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    • The Proposal

    • Written by: Jasmine Guillory
    • Narrated by: Janina Edwards
    • Series: The Wedding Date, Book 2
    • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
    • Release date: 2018-10-30
    • Language: English
    • 107 ratings
    • Want to treat your roommate to a fun romance novel without adding to the already overflowing bookshelf? You can’t go wrong with an audiobook by Jasmine Guillory. It sounds like a rom-com dream come true: a public proposal on the scoreboard of a Dodgers game. Except Nikole's not sure she wants to marry her actor boyfriend, whom she's only been dating for five months. When she's rescued from cameras and all of the disappointed fans by the very handsome Carlos, Nikole rebounds hard. But what happens when the rebound turns into something more serious? Janina Edwards makes Guillory's witty dialogue sparkle, giving this sexy romance both humour and heart. The Proposal is the perfect gift idea for anyone looking for a little extra romance in their life.
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    • My Sister, the Serial Killer

    • A Novel
    • Written by: Oyinkan Braithwaite
    • Narrated by: Adepero Oduye
    • Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 2018-11-20
    • Language: English
    • 231 ratings
    • Korede is resentfully loyal to her little sister Ayoola, who is pretty and outgoing and desired - all the things Korede is not. Ayoola is also a killer, and with three boyfriends in a row dead, Korede knows that this is becoming a pattern. When Ayoolya sets her sights on Korede's coworker and crush, Korede knows how this will go down--she just has to decide what she's willing to do about it. My Sister, the Serial Killer, written by Oyinkan Braithwaite, is a funny, fierce little book, and Adepero Oduye's narration makes the dark humour glitter. Add this captivating title, which won the LA Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller, to your library today.