This year we wanted to reserve space to recognise new releases in consistently outstanding series. Whether two or 20 titles in, these are the series that just keep delivering on story and performance. Some feature longtime narrators, some mix it up with new voices for each new shift in perspective; some are complete, while some show no signs of slowing down. But each has one thing in common: They keep us coming back for more.
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Sci-fi & Fantasy
Bobiverse, Book 5
The surprise fifth entry in the Bobiverse series, once again passionately performed by Ray Porter, was everything we needed this year. We will take as many stories as there are Bobs, please.
Impact Winter, Season 3
This story, this setting, this cast: All come together in harmony to make each season of this Original series better than the last.
Cerulean Chronicles, Book 2
The House in the Cerulean Sea was such a rare, precious gem of a novel, we dared not hope for a sequel. But TJ Klune and Daniel Henning manage to re-create the magic.
He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 11
A new entry in Travis Deverell's (a.k.a. Shirtaloon) epic LitRPG series is welcome every year. Book 11 delves deeper into the lore of this universe — and it managed to tug on listeners' heartstrings as well. Heath Miller's performance is a consistent critical hit.
The Bloodsworn Saga, Book 3
Now complete, John Gwynne's Bloodsworn Saga is epic fantasy at its absolute finest – action-packed battles, wild magic, vengeful gods and dreadful monsters – and Colin Mace, ever the bard, has us hanging on every word.
Romance
Skyland, Book 2
Performed by narrators Ines del Castillo and Jakobi Diem (and Kennedy Ryan herself!), the second installment in the Skyland series delivers all the feels in this sexy and mature love story.
Maple Hills, Book 3
The third installment in the TikTok-sensation Maple Hills series follows Henry Turner, an ice hockey team captain falling for his art history tutor. Each title has featured new narrators, and each has left listeners swooning and pining for more.
Rose Hill, Book 2
Elsie Silver adds something special to the second installment – original music, performed by fan-favourite narrator Teddy Hamilton. The Rose Hill series is the definition of swoon-worthy.
Mysteries & Thrillers
Cal Hooper, Book 2
The author herself was not expecting to continue this taut mystery series, which can best be described as an "Irish Western," but we're so, so glad she did.
The Housemaid, Book 3
The Housemaid stories are so consistently good and twisty that pausing is not an option. Lauryn Allman captures the good and the bad in each character in a most amazing way.
Gray Man, Book 13
Mark Greaney is something of a hometown hero at Audible; his Gray Man series got its start here in 2010 and quickly became a listener favourite.
Hawthorne, Book 5
Horowitz's mysteries manage to capture the feel of a classic whodunit, and Audible listeners are calling this entry the best yet in the Hawthorne series. Rory Kinnear navigates the twists and turns with humour and style.
Kids
The Mystwick School of Musicraft, Book 3
Time travel, orchestral music and a confident young heroine. A captivating listen for the whole family – or just your inner child.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 19
Jeff Kinney manages to make each Wimpy Kid story more relatable (and hilarious) than the last, and Dan Russell's's bright and peppy performances always nail the humour and heart.
