Kick off the new year with new audiobooks! Whether you’re craving romance and fantasy, action and adventure, or suspense and thriller, these January releases are must-listens! 

Four Ruined Realms (Five Broken Blades, Book 2)

Written by Mai Corland
Performed by Jaine Ye, Greg Chun, Sophie Oda, Donald Chang, Roger Yeh, and Zion Jang
Published by Recorded Books

The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it …Bonded by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit or risk his legendary wrath.

 

 

 

 

No Place Left to Hide

Written by Megan Lally
Performed by Justis Bolding
Published by Recorded Books

“Teen thriller fans will be riveted.” ― Kirkus

Some secrets just won’t stay hidden in this twisty new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally!

 

 

 

 

Onyx Storm (Empyrean, Book 3)

Written by Rebecca Yarros
Performed by Justis Bolding, Rebecca Soler, Jasmin Walker, and Teddy Hamilton
Published by Recorded Books

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

 

 

 

 

The Falconer

Written by Elizabeth May
Performed by Moira Quirk
Published by Recorded Books

Dive back into the world of The Falconer rewritten by the author to bring even more depth, darkness, and desire to this beloved series. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers tension, sizzling chemistry, and high-stakes fantasy.

Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.

 

 

 

Serial Burn (Lake City Heroes, Book 3)

Written by Lynette Eason
Performed by Lauren Pedersen
Published by Tantor Audio

When Jesslyn McCormick was just seven years old, a devastating house fire killed her parents and two younger sisters. Now the fire marshal of Lake City, Jesslyn is determined to find the person who started the fire that robbed her of her family. As the twenty-fifth anniversary of her family’s deaths approaches, a string of fires—including at Jesslyn’s church—brings up all those old feelings and offers new evidence.

 

 

 

Yeonnam-Dong’s Smiley Laundromat

Written by Kim Jiyun
Translated by Shanna Tan
Performed by Winson Ting
Published by Tantor Audio

“Poignant, uplifting, and filled with both tender and exciting moments, Kim’s novel offers a moving reflection on the power of empathy and community.” ― Library Journal

Situated at the heart of a rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the Yeonnam-dong Smiley Laundromat is a place where the extraordinary stories of ordinary residents unfold. A heartwarming, healing debut that instantly captured the hearts of Korean readers and listeners, this is a novel about the preciousness of human relationships and the power of solidarity in a world that is increasingly cold, fast-paced, and virtual.

 

 

Blood and the Badge: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation

Written by Michael Cannell
Performed by Jonathan Yen
Published by Tantor Audio

“Disturbing… jaw dropping… Cannell paces the proceedings like a thriller.” ― Publishers Weekly

For the first time in forty years, former New York Times editor Michael Cannell unearths the full story behind two ruthless New York cops who acted as double agents for the Mafia.

 

 

 

 

Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife: The Extraordinary Lives of Medieval Women

Written by Hetta Howes
Performed by Amy Noble
Published by Tantor Audio

“Brilliantly revealing history of medieval women.” — The Guardian

Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife charts the lives and times of four medieval women writers who all bucked convention and forged their own paths. Largely forgotten by modern readers, these women have an astonishing amount to teach us about love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and earning a living.

 

 

 

 

Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age

Written by Eleanor Barraclough
Performed by Eleanor Barraclough
Published by Highbridge

A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2024
A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Pick

This is the history of all the people—children, enslaved people, seers, artisans, travelers, writers—who inhabited the medieval Nordic world. Encompassing not just Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, but also Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles, Continental Europe, and Russia, this is a history of a Viking Age filled with real people of different ages, genders, and ethnicities, as told through the traces that they left behind.

 

 

 

The Naming of the Birds

Written by Paraic O’Donnell
Performed by Charles Armstrong
Published by Highbridge

“Exceptional. . . . a delicious, breathtaking romp that will have readers looking over their shoulders as they quickly turn its pages.” ― Book Page, starred review

Hypnotic and twisty, The Naming of the Birds will leave you questioning what matters most—solving a case or serving justice. The next installment of the “thrilling gothic mystery” (TIME) series, following the acclaimed bestseller The House on Vesper Sands, arrives in full force as Inspector Cutter and Sergeant Bliss solve their strangest and most personal case yet.

 

 

 

Pro Bono

Written by Thomas Perry
Performed by L.J. Ganser
Published by Highbridge

“A modern master.” ― Booklist

A nail-biting tale of conspiracy and pursuit from Thomas Perry, Pro Bono is sure to have listeners on the edge of their seats.

 

 

 

 

Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior

Written by Sandra Matz
Performed by Anna Caputo
Published by Ascent Audio

In Mindmasters, Columbia Business School professor Sandra Matz reveals in fascinating detail how big data offers insights into the most intimate aspects of our psyches and how these insights empower an external influence over the choices we make.

 

 

 

 

The Crash

Written by Freida McFadden
Performed by Leslie Howard
Published by Dreamscape

Marie Claire Most Anticipated Mystery Thrillers of 2025
Harper’s Bazaar Best New Books of January
Sunset Magazine Best New Books Everyone Will be Reading this Winter
Goodreads Readers’ Most Anticipated Books of 2025
SheReads Most Anticipated Thrillers of 2025

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The nightmare she’s running from is nothing compared to where she’s headed. Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn’t realize she’s heading straight into a blizzard. She never arrives at her destination.

 

Kade (Fallen Crest, Book 8)

Written by Tijan
Performed by Tor Thom, CJ Bloom, and Ruby Allan
Published by Dreamscape

This is the last novel in the Fallen Crest universe!

 

 

 

 

I Think They Love You

Written by Julian Winters
Performed by André Santana
Published by Dreamscape

“A brilliant rom-com debut from one of my favorite authors! This book will stay with you like a last kiss goodnight.” – Ashley Poston, New York Times best-selling author of The Dead Romantics and The Seven Year Slip

With his funny, big-hearted adult rom-com debut, bestselling, award-winning YA author Julian Winters shows sometimes fake dating your ex can turn into a second chance.

 

 

 

 

All the Missing Pieces

Written by Catherine Cowles
Performed by Andi Arndt and Sebastian York
Published by Dreamscape

“With a perfect balance of romantic tension and spine-tingling mystery, this is a must-read.” ― Publishers Weekly

Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.

 

 

 

 

Fortress Of the Elder God (Vampire Hunter D, Book 18)

Written by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshitaka Amano
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

D, the ageless, supernatural Vampire Hunter, takes charge protecting the survivors of an aircraft that has crash-landed in a deadly zone known as “the Playground.” But before D can assist them, he must first battle a legion of undead warriors swarming from the fortress of the Sacred Ancestor, the oldest vampire in existence!

 

 

 

 

Magical Midlife Meeting (Leveling Up, Book 5)

Written by K.F. Breene
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

It’s time for a magical battle Jessie isn’t sure she’s prepared for. Elliot Graves has been a thorn in Jessie’s side since before she agreed to take the house magic. He has constantly brought the fight to her doorstep. Not this time. With the help of Austin’s shifters, the Ivy house crew will meet Elliot Graves in one of the most dangerous places imaginable – his home turf. But not before another creature joins the circle.