Looking for the best new audiobooks of 2025? This year has delivered an outstanding lineup of new audiobook releases, featuring bestselling authors, award-winning narrators, and some of the most talked-about stories across fiction and nonfiction.
Below is our curated list of the Top 10 New Audiobooks of 2025, selected based on sales volume, listener ratings, and overall buzz on AudiobooksNow. These titles represent the most popular audiobooks of 2025, and each one offers a standout listening experience. This list is in no particular order.
The Widow
Author: John Grisham
Narrator: Michael Beck
John Grisham returns with one of the most anticipated new audiobooks of 2025, delivering another fast-paced legal thriller filled with suspense and moral complexity. The Widow is elevated by Michael Beck’s steady, authoritative narration, making it a must-listen for fans of courtroom drama and bestselling audiobooks.
The Secret of Secrets
Robert Langdon, Book #6
Author: Dan Brown
Narrator: Paul Michael
One of the biggest audiobook releases of 2025, Dan Brown’s latest Robert Langdon novel plunges listeners into a world of ancient symbols, modern science, and global conspiracy. Paul Michael’s narration keeps the tension high, making The Secret of Secrets a top pick for mystery and thriller audiobook fans.
Nobody’s Girl
A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Author: Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Narrator: Thérèse Plummer, Gabra Zackman
Among the most powerful nonfiction audiobooks of 2025, Nobody’s Girl has generated significant listener attention. This deeply moving memoir is brought to life through dual narration, adding emotional depth and authenticity to an important real-world story.
Great Big Beautiful Life
Reese’s Book Club
Author: Emily Henry
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Emily Henry continues her run of popular audiobooks with this Reese’s Book Club selection. Great Big Beautiful Life blends romance, humor, and emotional honesty, while Julia Whelan’s narration makes it one of the most enjoyable and re-listenable romance audiobooks of 2025.
Onyx Storm
The Empyrean, Book #3
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Narrator: Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, Jasmin Walker
Fantasy listeners have made Onyx Storm one of the best audiobooks of 2025. This epic continuation of the Empyrean series features a full cast of narrators, immersive world-building, and high-stakes storytelling that shines in audio format.
Poems & Prayers
Author & Narrator: Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey’s unmistakable voice makes Poems & Prayers a standout among new audiobooks in 2025. Part memoir and part reflection, this audiobook feels intimate and personal, especially with the author narrating his own words.
Sunrise on the Reaping
Author: Suzanne Collins
Narrator: Jefferson White
One of the most searched-for audiobooks of 2025, Sunrise on the Reaping expands the Hunger Games universe in dramatic fashion. Jefferson White’s narration adds emotional weight to this highly anticipated return to Panem, making it essential listening for longtime fans.
Atmosphere
A Love Story
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrator: Kristen DiMercurio, Julia Whelan, Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid delivers another emotionally rich novel with Atmosphere. Featuring multiple narrators—including the author herself—this audiobook has become one of the top romance and contemporary audiobooks of 2025.
Everything Is Tuberculosis
The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection
Author & Narrator: John Green
Among the most compelling nonfiction audiobook releases of 2025, John Green’s exploration of tuberculosis combines history, science, and human stories. Green’s narration adds clarity and compassion, making this a standout educational audiobook.
My Friends
Author: Fredrik Backman
Narrator: Marin Ireland
Fredrik Backman’s My Friends continues his tradition of heartfelt storytelling. Marin Ireland’s nuanced narration makes this one of the most emotionally resonant new audiobooks of 2025, especially for fans of character-driven fiction.
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