27 of the Best Fiction Audiobooks That Are Worth Listening To In 2022


December 9, 2022
Get swept away with these jaw-dropping fictional stories! Check out and listen to our collection of the best fiction audiobooks of 2022 to escape everyday life.

There is nothing like finding a new fiction audiobook to fall in love with and escape the challenges of everyday life. We’ve curated a delightful list of some of the best fiction audiobooks on Audible to curl up with and find a few minutes of escapism. From blissful love stories to alternate realities full of dazzling adventure, we’ve chosen these must-listen titles for their ability to transport you to new realities, if even for a little while. Life can get overwhelming, but the thrill of finding a new audiobook to get swept up in is unmatched. So press play and get lost in these worlds of short stories, fantasy, magic and escapades that will leave you breathless.
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    • A Novel
    • Written by: Emily St. John Mandel
    • Narrated by: John Lee, Dylan Moore, Arthur Morey, Kirsten Potter
    • Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 293 ratings
    • Sea of Tranquility is a new release from Emily St. John Mandel. It is an enthralling sci-fi story of time travel, fantasy, and examination of everything that ultimately binds us together. A British exile taking refuge on the West Coast of Canada in the early 1900s; a bestselling author on a book tour across multiple galaxies; a resident of a moon colony 300 years in the future; and a friendless young woman—this group of fascinating characters wouldn't find each other under normal circumstances. But transcending space and time, a time traveller struggling to resist the temptation to change the course of history will ultimately be the link that brings them all together. This listen is a stunning example of master science fiction storytelling and human connection that will leave you spellbound.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Charmaine Wilkerson
    • Narrated by: Lynnette R. Freeman, Simone Mcintyre
    • Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 2022-02-01
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
    • Black Cake is a New York Times best seller and the debut novel from Charmaine Wilkerson. When estranged siblings Benny and Byron lose their mother, they begin digging deep into her harrowing past and piecing together the secrets she leaves behind. The things they learn leave Benny and Byron questioning everything they thought they knew about their mother, themselves and the lineage they hold so dear. This remarkable multigenerational saga will take you on a journey of heartbreaking discovery and complex family relationships that will leave you breathless from beginning to end. Black Cake earns its rightful place on our list of the best audiobooks of 2022 and is also in development as a thrilling new Hulu series.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Kate Quinn
    • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
    • Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
    • Release date: 2022-03-29
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,117 ratings
    • This gripping fiction audiobook based on the true story of one remarkable woman’s life during WWII is a must-listen. The Diamond Eye follows the life of a soft-spoken librarian who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper, famously known as Lady Death. Writer Kate Quinn who wrote the New York Times best seller The Rose Code is back with a stunning story full of history and heroism born out of desperation. After becoming a prolific Nazi hunter on the bloody battlefields of the Eastern Front, Mila Pavlichenko finds herself entrenched in the glitz and glamour of Washington, D.C. and an unlikely friendship with the First Lady. When new and old enemies team up to take her down, Mila finds herself embroiled in her deadliest battle yet. This captivating audiobook will leave you on the edge of your seat until the end.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Sabaa Tahir
    • Narrated by: Deepti Gupta, Kamran R. Khan, Kausar Mohammed
    • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 2022-03-01
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
    • All My Rage, an instant New York Times best seller, is a teen and young adult fiction audiobook more than worthy of a spot on this list. Following the trials and tribulations of one family, this captivating saga spans generations and continents of love, loss, dreams and acceptance. When one bitter fight fractures Noor and Salahudin’s deep connection, their lives come into sharp and painful focus. As they ask themselves what family, friendship and sacrifices mean to them and those that came before them, the reality of their past, present and future demons are poignantly laid bare. A story full of love, devastation, forgiveness and the isolation that comes from not fitting in, All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir is a beaming and unforgettable tale that will follow listeners long after the last chapter.
    • Written by: Emily Henry
    • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
    • Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 2022-05-03
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 825 ratings
    • A delightful new book about rivalry and love comes from writer Emily Henry who has written rom-com fan favourites Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation. Narrated by actress Julia Whelan, Book Lovers has everything listeners could want from a romance audiobook. A fierce and unapologetic heroine, dazzling dialogue and candid discussions that will tug at your heartstrings. Nora Stevens loves nothing more than a good book, and as a cutthroat literary agent, she has made books her life. When she finds herself repeatedly faced with her publishing world rival Charlie, their stories begin to unravel in a way neither of them could have ever imagined. Book Lovers is a tale full of unexpected storylines that make this one of the best romance audiobooks on this list and a must-listen of 2022.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Isabel Allende, Frances Riddle
    • Narrated by: Yareli Arizmendi
    • Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 2022-01-25
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
    • Violeta, written by one of the planet's greatest storytellers, Isabel Allende, was one of the most anticipated novels of 2022. And it certainly lives up to the hype. Dazzlingly brought to life by the masterful audiobook narrator and Mexican actress Yareli Arizmendi, the story of Violeta Del Valle's life is both captivating and harrowing in its beauty. Violeta's inspirational life story is full of humour and bravery, told in the form of a heart-wrenching letter to one of her great loves. It is a story of a life full of inspiration in the face of upheaval that will enthrall listeners from the first minute to the last. Violeta's story is one for the modern age and will leave a mark on all who listen to this gorgeous audiobook from Audible.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Sara Novic
    • Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kaleo Griffith
    • Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
    • True Biz by Sara Novic is a New York Times best seller and a book club darling that has taken the literary world and Deaf community by storm. River Valley School for the Deaf is teeming with students who want to live their everyday lives without the interference of parents, doctors and politicians. But when February, the headmistress, and students Charlie and Austin find their lives irrevocably intertwined by personal and political crises, their lives are changed forever. True Biz is a tender coming-of-age story intertwined with the electrifying effects of political awakenings and is a moving ode to Deaf culture. This is one of the great audiobooks of 2022 that belongs in every library.
    • Crescent City, Book 2
    • Written by: Sarah J. Maas
    • Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
    • Series: Crescent City, Book 2
    • Length: 27 hrs and 42 mins
    • Release date: 2022-02-15
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,203 ratings
    • House of Sky and Breath is the anticipated sequel to the number one New York Times best seller House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas. The dizzyingly sexy Crescent City series has expertly put sci-fi in a modern context and has captured the imaginations of millions for its refreshing take on the beloved genre. House of Sky and Breath takes listeners back to a city recovering from serious upheaval and their saviours, Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar struggling to figure out what comes next. House of Sky and Breath is a captivating story that is further brought to life with the dazzling narration by Elizabeth Evans. Full of the tension required when discussing the future of existence, House of Sky and Breath is an enthralling audiobook that will keep even first-time listeners on the edge of their seats.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Bonnie Garmus
    • Narrated by: Miranda Raison, Bonnie Garmus, Pandora Sykes
    • Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,066 ratings
    • This must-listen debut from writer Bonnie Garmus has taken the literary world by storm, and for a good reason. Lessons in Chemistry is a darkly funny and strikingly relevant story about a frustrated chemist that finds herself the star of a cooking show that triggers a revolution. Chemist Elizabeth Zott’s approach to cooking not only revolutionizes the way women cook but also challenges the status quo and shakes up a generation, ruffling many feathers along the way. The full cast of dazzling supporting characters comes alive in this audiobook’s expert narration by Bonnie Garmus, Miranda Raison, and Pandora Sykes. This poignant story is as relatable as it is hilarious and will leave you unable to press pause.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Sue Lynn Tan
    • Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
    • Series: Celestial Kingdom, Book 1
    • Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 2022-01-11
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 150 ratings
    • Daughter of the Moon Goddess is the debut fantasy novel from Sue Lynn Tan, inspired by the magical legend of the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e. A young woman who grows up on the moon embarks on a quest to free her mother from a powerful Celestial Emperor and finds herself embroiled in a world of danger, legendary creatures and ruthless enemies. This epic sci-fi fairytale is beautifully intertwined with the enchanting world of Chinese mythology to create a sweeping adventure of magic, love, loss, sacrifice, and the timeless power of hope. Daughter of the Moon Goddess is the first title of the Celestial Kingdom series and will leave you waiting breathlessly for future installments.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Douglas Stuart
    • Narrated by: Chris Reilly
    • Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
    • Young Mungo is the number-one international bestseller by the immensely talented Douglas Stuart. This story is a captivating examination of working-class life and the passionate and dangerous first love shared between two young men. Born as instant sworn enemies, Mungo, a Protestant, and James, a Catholic, come of age in the hypermasculine working-class world of Glasgow, Scotland. In a world defined by sectarian lines, the young boys form a powerful secret friendship that unfolds into a passionate love story. This profoundly moving Audible audiobook's narration will transport you to Glasgow's gray streets and immerse you in the brutal, tender and sneakily hopeful love story, leaving a mark on you long after its conclusion.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Emma Straub
    • Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Emma Straub
    • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 2022-05-17
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
    • This Time Tomorrow, written by Emma Straub, is a thrilling breath of fresh air regarding typical love stories and time travel adventures. As she enters her 40th year, Alice’s life is perfectly satisfactory. A good job, a best friend she adores, and a love life that isn’t too much trouble. But as her father’s health declines, the nagging feeling that something is missing won’t escape her. When suddenly she awakens to find herself reliving her 16th birthday, she gets the chance to do it all again. This time, with a new perspective. But will she choose to change anything? Full of humour, heart and self-reflection, This Time Tomorrow is the perfect listen to curl up and escape with at the end of a long day.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Colleen Hoover
    • Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Ryan West
    • Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 2022-01-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,246 ratings
    • From beloved fiction writer, Colleen Hoover comes Reminders of Him. Colleen Hoover’s works are staples of book clubs and road trips, and this audiobook is no different. Kenna Rowan is desperate for redemption as she returns to the small town that started it all. After one mistake changes her life forever, her tragic yet hopeful journey to reclaim her spot in her daughter’s life plays out in captivating ways. Brittany Pressley and Ryan West brilliantly narrate the audio version of this thrilling novel. The voices add a new layer of fragility to a story of trauma, fear, hope, and change. Reminders of Him is an audiobook that will suck you in and refuse to let go. A must-read turned must-listen, this is one audiobook worthy of a top spot on any playlist.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Tara M. Stringfellow
    • Narrated by: Karen Murray, Adenrele Ojo, Tara Stringfellow
    • Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
    • Writer Tara M. Stringfellow has burst onto the literary fiction scene with her spellbinding novel Memphis. This captivating tale follows one American Black family from the South and their legacy across three generations and is full of unforgettable figures. Memphis examines the weight and complexity of things passed through generations, whether in a family or as a country. From trauma, beliefs, forgiveness and love, this audiobook is a profoundly moving tale with invaluable reflections on the power of resilience. Full of humour, heartbreaking hope and wisdom, this powerful audiobook will leave a mark on your heart as only the best books can.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Jenny Tinghui Zhang
    • Narrated by: Jenny Tinghui Zhang, Katharine Chin
    • Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-05
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
    • Four Treasures of the Sky is the debut novel from Jenny Tinghui Zhang and explores an untold history of the real-life events brought about by the Chinese Exclusion Act. Set in the 1880s American West, young Daiyu is thrust into a world fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment and desperately tries to outrun the tragedies of her past as she struggles to survive. This groundbreaking historical fiction is a devastatingly compelling sweeping adventure filled with messages of love, belonging and identity. Four Treasures of the Sky, steeped in Chinese myth, is a sensational story brought to life with the expert narration of Katharine Chin. This audiobook will move you to tears and leave its stamp on listeners for generations to come.
    • Written by: Axie Oh
    • Narrated by: Rosa Escoda
    • Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
    • Release date: 2022-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
    • Get swept away with this sci-fi novel, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, by Axie Oh. When Mina offers herself as the Sea God’s bride to save her brother Joon, she gets cast into the magical city of the Spirit Realm. On a quest to end the deadly storms that threaten her homeland, Mina finds help from an unlikely group of demons, gods and spirits who join her on this dazzling adventure and battle against time. This young adult novel is full of mythical creatures and paranormal fantasy that will transport listeners to a magical world full of wonder.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Melissa Fu
    • Narrated by: Eugenia Low
    • Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
    • Release date: 2022-03-15
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
    • Peach Blossom Spring is a magically powerful novel about three generations of one family’s journey through war, migration, and the struggle of finding their corner of the world to call home. Writer Melissa Fu weaves a beautiful and harrowing picture of modern China told through the eyes of one family whose search for a better life spans continents. Peach Blossom Spring is a gorgeous meditation on the power of embracing the real-life struggles of those that come before us, the importance of telling our stories, and the indomitable spirit of human survival. This audiobook is full of heartfelt and moving wisdom that is both timely and universally moving.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Daniel Black
    • Narrated by: Daniel Black
    • Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
    • Release date: 2022-02-01
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
    • Don't Cry For Me, written by Daniel Black, is a profoundly moving story about forgiveness and compassion and is piercingly insightful. To make amends with his gay son Isaac, Jacob begins to write letters to him while on his deathbed. Although many years have passed with zero contact, Jacob knows he has things in his heart that cannot go left unsaid. From stories about his ancestral heritage to the unspoken traumas he fears Isaac has inherited, he is determined for the both of them to find some peace before it is too late. This story is profoundly moving and full of the complexities of family relationships that affect us all. Don't Cry For Me is an audiobook that should be listened to by all.
    • Written by: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
    • Narrated by: Lauren J. Daggett
    • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-12
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
    • Take My Hand, written by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, is a brilliant and touching novel full of empathy and themes of redemption. Inspired by actual events, this historical fiction follows the story of Civil Townsend, a brand new nursing school grad keen to make a difference in the lives of women from the African American community in 1973 Montgomery, Alabama. When she faces the horrific reality and disparity of a health system steeped in deep institutional racism and disparity, her world will never be the same. And neither will the country that is rocked to its core when she can no longer keep these shocking circumstances a secret. This audiobook is full of courage, heartbreak and hope that will change how you see the world.
    • A Novel
    • Written by: Vaishnavi Patel
    • Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
    • Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 2022-04-26
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
    • Kaikeyi is the hypnotic debut from Vaishnavi Patel and is everything you could ever want from historical fantasy fiction. Kaikeyi is the only daughter of the Kingdom of Kekaya. Disillusioned at how much her reality differs from the stories about the mighty gods that rule her kingdom, she is desperate to pave a path of independence. After stumbling upon texts that hold a powerful secret about the magic she alone possesses, her new life begins to unfold. Kaikeyi embarks on a journey of transformation and power that she yields to improve the lives of her people. That is, until fate challenges her very existence. This audiobook is a stunning reimagination of the Indian epic Ramayana that is full of bravery, the power of family, and heartbreak that will leave you breathless.