Audiobooks have come a long way! What started as simple one-person readings of the books we know and love has evolved into a whole production. In particular, full cast audiobooks—where different narrators combine to voice individual characters—help bring each moment to life.
So ditch your podcasts and discover different worlds brought to life by a full cast of narrators with 12 of the best full cast audiobooks.
1. “Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The way this story is framed as an oral history of an iconic fictional band from the 1970s makes it perfect for listening!
Coming of age in Los Angeles in the 1960s, Daisy Jones is busy sneaking into clubs, sleeping with rockstars, and trying to get noticed for her incredible voice. The Six is an up-and-coming band led by broody Billy Dunne. When their paths intersect, they skyrocket to stardom, leaving an iconic legacy behind.
Told in an interview style in past and present, this story is perfectly captured by the voice actors. It’s not fully historical fiction but the fictional band was inspired by Fleetwood Mac. If the full cast audio isn’t enough, it’s also a miniseries on Amazon Prime!
2. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros
Romantasy books might just be the perfect genre for audiobooks! The worlds built in these books contain lots of unique names and having someone set the stage with how to pronounce all these names is so helpful!
In this enemies-to-lovers story, Violet has to train to be a dragon rider while fighting for her life and fighting off her growing feelings for Xaden, the strong wingleader who hates her guts.
The dramatized adaptation of this audiobook makes it feel like you’re in the middle of all the action at Basgiath and in Navarre. The voice actors, music, and sound effects all combine to turn one of the best books of the last year into an incredible listening experience. Once you’re finished, dive right back into the series with the dramatized adaptation of its sequel, “Iron Flame.”
3. “He’s Not My Type” by Meghan Quinn
Pro hockey player Halsey is in love with Blakely but won’t make a move because she has a boyfriend. But now Blakely is single…and needs a place to live. Halsey’s meddling (but well meaning!) friends offer Blakely the extra room at his place, forcing them to become roommates. Add in a little fake dating to make Blakely’s ex jealous and we’ve got some serious tension that explodes into Meghan Quinn’s signature spice.
The characters are funny on their own but when the full cast comes together, they really shine! It’s the fourth book in the series and the final book comes out next month, so it’s a perfect time to jump into this world. You can also listen to this as a standalone if your TBR is getting too long!
4. “Familiar Face” by Dipsea
Irene and Caitlin became fast friends when American Irene studied abroad in Dublin, but Irene always wondered if there might be something more than just platonic vibes between them. Eight years later, Irene travels from America to Dublin for a work trip and who does she run into? Caitlin!
While they admit their mutual feelings, there is one big catch: They’re both dating other people. They try to keep things platonic but their love can’t be stopped. They work to keep their romance under wraps, which gets increasingly difficult as they spend time with friends and road trip to the Irish countryside.
This second-chance sapphic romance is told across five chapters, plus there’s a bonus chapter where you’re the main character!
5. “The Honeymoon Crashers” by Christina Lauren
If you liked “The Unhoneymooners,” you will love this sequel! Olive and Ethan (our main couple from book one) are set to get married in a sweet, private ceremony when Olive’s sister Ami decides to fly friends and family out to surprise them. Now, Ami (and her Type-A personality) is in a time crunch to pull off the perfect surprise. And Ethan’s best man, Brody? His playful, laid-back manner is not the kind of help Ami needs. Sparks are flying, tensions are high, and the full cast makes this story electric.
Clocking in at just under 5 hours, this short story is the perfect quick listen.
6. “The Charm Offensive” by Alison Cochrun
Dev creates love stories for a living as a producer on Ever After, the most popular reality dating TV show. A hopeless romantic, he loves love, and he loves crafting the perfect love story (even if he doesn’t know how to make his own love life flourish).
Charlie agrees to come on Ever After for one reason and one reason only: to rehab his image and prove to the world he’s not the disgraced tech bro everyone thinks he is. His closed-off nature and lack of interest in any of the women he’s supposed to be falling for is driving Dev up the wall. The last thing on earth either of them expects is to fall for each other.
7. “Hometown” by Dipsea
Gia doesn’t spend a whole lot of time in her hometown but after a break up, she needs a place to crash. At the local bar, she runs into Jack, her friend’s older brother, who can’t believe his luck running into her after so many years apart.
A ride home on a rainy night turns into a heated, secret, second-chance romance. If you love the best friend’s brother trope, steamy small town romances, and a man with an English accent, you’ll love this!
8. “Double Pucked” by Lauren Blakely
When Trina catches her boyfriend cheating on her, she decides to hit him where it hurts: his beloved hockey team. The former couple had tickets for a VIP meet-and-greet with two of his favorite hockey players but Trina decides to hit up the event solo.
Trina planned to just snap some selfies with Chase and Ryker to make her ex jealous, but winds up spending the night…with both of them. What starts as revenge quickly turns into something real and the audiobook takes us along for the ride, complete with steam and banter galore.
9. “Open Concept” by Dipsea
Olive loves her new house and she’s on a mission to renovate it into a home. She brings in Gerard for a consultation and he’s absolutely infuriating, thinking he knows better than she does about her own house!
Olive is strong-willed and determined to do things her way, so Gerard offers her his tools so she can do the job herself. All too quickly they’re taking a break from house renovations to see if they can build the foundation of a relationship.
Their chemistry and tension is incredible, the steam is off the charts, and the audible sounds of chirping birds, knocking doors, and unbuckling belts bring the story to life.
10. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” by Holly Jackson
Five years ago, Fairview was shaken when popular high school student Andie was murdered by her boyfriend Sal, who then killed himself.
In the present day, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case as her final school project. Sal was always so kind to her as a kid and she’s having trouble reconciling that version of him with the reality that he’s a murderer. As Pip digs, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that endangers her own life in this audio drama.
This #BookTok favorite is brought to life with this full cast production!
11. “American Gods” by Neil Gaiman
You can’t talk about the best full cast audiobooks and not talk about the masterpiece that is American Gods! A perfect blend of mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy, this story follows Shadow, who is adjusting to life as an ex-convict. Shadow befriends the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, setting off a chain of events that keep Shadow (and listeners!) on their toes.
The full cast elevates an already great story and if you want even more, it’s a TV series on Starz.
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