The weather is heating up—and so are our top audiobook releases! Whether you’re soaking up the sun, hitting the road, or just looking for a new escape while you cool off indoors, there’s no better time to press play. From blockbuster fiction to heart-racing thrillers and inspirational stories, these fresh picks are ready to keep your headphones busy all month long. Listen now!

Silverleaf Rapids

Written by Jodi Thomas
Performed by Julia Gibson
Published by Recorded Books

The captivating prequel to Ransom Canyon, now a Netflix series starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel!

Virgin River meets Yellowstone against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of West Texas in this compelling, emotional origin story behind New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon saga—filled with love, challenges, and a timeless passion for the land and its people.

 

 

 

The Cardinal

Written by Alison Weir
Performed by Rosalyn Landor
Published by Recorded Books

“An immersive tale of Tudor intrigue.” — Publishers Weekly

Alison Weir’s poignant novel tells the story of Wolsey the man—his incredible rise to power and his tragic fall. She delves beyond the splendor and political machinations of the Tudor court to reveal the secrets of Wolsey’s private life, the mistress and children he was devoted to, and the tragedy that overtook them. It is a tale of two women, one who loved him and one who hated him—and also a tale of two men, king and commoner, the special, deep-rooted bonds that brought them together and the forces that drove them apart.

 

 

 

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

Written by Sarah J. Maas
Performed by Elizabeth Evans
Published by Recorded Books

“Simply dazzles.” ―Booklist, starred review

Newly recorded for the 10th anniversary of A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The 10th anniversary edition recording of the first book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas, who handpicked narrator and friend Elizabeth Evans to bring these characters to life due to her intimate understanding of Sarah’s storytelling.

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas.

 

Nahia

Written by Emily Jones
Performed by Isabella Star LaBlanc
Published by Recorded Books

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

“Enthralling.” — Publishers Weekly

A sweeping romantic epic set in the wild and dangerous world of prehistoric Europe. Spain, 8,000 years ago. As Headwoman’s daughter, eighteen-year-old Nahia was born to lead. But when she speaks aloud a forbidden truth—that her people are facing a growing threat of invasion—her expectations are shattered when she’s punished with exile and apprenticed to the enigmatic shaman Eneko instead.

 

Cinder X Bella

Written by Dakota Krout
Performed by Emily Woo Zeller
Published by Tantor Audio

Daughter defiant to the last. A prince with ambitions of inferno. Oh me, oh my. A single mouse is prey; but even a Witch fears mischief.

 

 

 

 

Shield of Sparrows

Written by Devney Perry
Performed by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor
Published by Tantor Audio

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller

Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script!

Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros—where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.

 

 

The Tenant

Written by Freida McFadden
Performed by Christine Lakin and Will Damron
Published by Dreamscape

“So addictive it should come with a warning.” ― Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author

A new, jaw-dropping thriller from the instant #1 New York Times bestseller of The Boyfriend and The Housemaid! #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden knocks at your door with a gripping story of revenge, privilege, and secrets turned sour…

 

 

 

The Gospel According to Sasha Renee

Written by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts
Performed by Bahni Turpin
Published by Dreamscape

Three generations of women. Three generations of trauma and pain. A three-generation journey to victory and joy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne

Written by Chris Enss
Performed by Wendy Tremont King
Published by HighBridge Audio

“Propulsive.” — Kirkus Reviews

A shocking story of ambition and greed, crime and punishment, Meet the Kellys offers a fascinating portrait of a reluctant gangster named after a machine gun and a scheming moll as driven as Bonnie Parker and Ma Barker.

 

 

 

FDR Drive

Written by James Comey
Performed by Cassandra Campbell
Published by HighBridge Audio

“[Comey’s] strongest outing yet . . . This proves that Comey the crime novelist is here to stay.” ― Publishers Weekly

At once a fast-paced legal thriller and a close look at the very real perils of political extremism, FDR Drive harnesses former FBI director James Comey’s life experience to tell an authentic and compelling narrative that listeners won’t soon forget.

 

 

 

Tomorrow Needs You

Written by Naeem Fazal
Performed by Shawn K. Jain
Published by Christian Audio

In Tomorrow Needs You, Naeem Fazal opens a new chapter—one where fear no longer dictates our lives. He guides you through an inspiring narrative that not only acknowledges the challenges of our world but also celebrates its beauty. By following Jesus’ example, Fazal paints a vivid picture of a life enriched by hope and perseverance amidst adversity.

 

 

 

 

Love Does Not Conquer All

Written by Peter Mutabazi
Performed by Bill Andrew Quinn
Published by Christian Audio

“A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from.”―Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker

Whether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.

 

 

 

Elantris: Tenth Anniversary Author’s Definitive Edition (Part 1 of 2)

Written by Brandon Sanderson
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

In 2005, Brandon Sanderson debuted with Elantris, an epic fantasy unlike any other then on the market. GraphicAudio is reissuing Elantris in a completely new audiobook production, a fresh chance to introduce it to the myriad listeners who have since become Sanderson fans. This new version is re-recorded with a larger cast of actors, new sound effects and new music scoring!

 

 

 

 

Onyx Storm (Part 1 of 2)

Written by Rebecca Yarros
Performed by a full cast
Published by GraphicAudio

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.