Best Audiobooks of 2022

The best audiobooks will take you to new worlds, teach you everything you didn’t learn at school, or immerse you in the minds of some of the world’s leading thinkers. From gripping whodunnits and classic sci-fi to non-fiction bestsellers and real-life inspirational stories, discover the most popular audiobooks and podcasts of 2022 curated by Audible Editors.

The top 20 audiobooks of 2022

The best titles released this year
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  • From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (Series 2) cover art

    • From the Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast (Series 2)

    • An Audible Original
    • By: Alan Partridge
    • Narrated by: Alan Partridge
    • Series: From the Oasthouse, Book 2
    • Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 22-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 6,105 ratings
    • The gift that keeps on giving
    • 'Outrageously hilarious and exceptionally clever shenanigans from Alan's latest misadventures. Classic Partridge - best in my opinion - that not only is relentless in it's delivery of gags, but any repeat listens will have your head spinning around like....well, you know. Fantastic!' - Mr C B J Goodson, Audible listener

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  • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? cover art

    • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

    • By: Julie Smith
    • Narrated by: Julie Smith
    • Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 3,204 ratings
    • Like a personal therapist
    • 'I loved this. Listened to a chapter before bed every night and felt like Julie was talking to just me. Some really simple and (should be) obvious things, but like her clients I just didn’t know what was normal and how brains work. Feel inspired and have changed a lot as a result. Thank you.' - Earlskingdom, Audible listener

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  • The Sandman: Act III cover art

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  • Lessons in Chemistry cover art

    • Lessons in Chemistry

    • By: Bonnie Garmus
    • Narrated by: Miranda Raison
    • Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 05-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 9,022 ratings
    • I laughed and cried. A masterpiece.
    • 'I absolutely loved this book on so many levels. For sure it satisfied my feelings of injustice in our patriarchal society, it’s nailed to the mast for all to experience… but it’s a great tale too. Loveable characters and original plot. All round winner.' - Nicola, Audible listener

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  • I'm Glad My Mom Died cover art

    • I'm Glad My Mom Died

    • By: Jennette McCurdy
    • Narrated by: Jennette McCurdy
    • Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 09-08-22
    • Language: English
    • 14,782 ratings
    • Heartwrenching
    • 'The raw honesty of this memoir made me have to pause it several times to just stop and process it all. Jeanette's decision to share her life and its trauma with the world is one that can only be met with respect for the strength she has carried throughout...' - Ellie Moore, Audible listener

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  • The Bullet That Missed cover art

    • The Bullet That Missed

    • Thursday Murder Club, Book 3
    • By: Richard Osman
    • Narrated by: Fiona Shaw
    • Series: The Thursday Murder Club, Book 3
    • Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 15-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 8,639 ratings
    • Pure brilliance
    • 'When the words fly off a page and paint a picture with such clarity, you know we have a brilliant writer. I read the book and listened to the audiobook as both bring something to the party and I didn't want to miss a trick. Funny, fascinating and clever. Just another year for the next book, it's worth the wait.' - Gail, Audible listener

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  • Again, Rachel cover art

    • Again, Rachel

    • By: Marian Keyes
    • Narrated by: Marian Keyes, Graham Norton
    • Series: Walsh Family, Book 6
    • Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
    • Release date: 17-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 2,246 ratings
    • Amazing
    • 'I re-read Rachel’s Holiday in preparation for this coming out and now I have finished Again, Rachel I feel like I have a big empty hole in my day. I laughed and I cried. It is beautifully written and feels like you have been reunited with an old friend. There is so much tenderness in this book I can’t say enough about it. Just listen to it!' - PamelaD, Audible listener

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  • The World’s Worst Pets cover art

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  • Atlas of the Heart cover art

    • Atlas of the Heart

    • Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
    • By: Brené Brown
    • Narrated by: Brené Brown
    • Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
    • Release date: 14-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 1,551 ratings
    • Exceptional
    • 'I wish I had listened or read this years ago. This book is easily accessible and full of sound research. It is hopeful and is peppered with helpful narratives that help illustrate the various emotions. It is an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to nurture emotional intelligence.' - Bridget, Audible listener

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  • Fairy Tale cover art

    • Fairy Tale

    • By: Stephen King
    • Narrated by: Seth Numrich, Stephen King
    • Length: 24 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 06-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 6,524 ratings
    • Excellent story
    • 'This is an excellent book provided by Stephen King. Very well written and the subject of fairy stories from everyone’s childhood is great. Really likeable character that has a bit of an edge compared to your usually hero!' - Adam C., Audible listener

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  • Young Mungo cover art

    • Young Mungo

    • The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, from the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain
    • By: Douglas Stuart
    • Narrated by: Chris Reilly
    • Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 14-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 2,001 ratings
    • Bleak and brilliant
    • 'I think this is a sort of masterpiece. It won't be to everyone's taste, as it is unremitting in its examination of lives that are blighted by poverty, prejudice, neglect and hopelessness. But there are some very warm-hearted people among the cast of characters and some humour to balance in part the horror. The narrator is spot on. Congratulations to him. This is such a truthful, fascinating and ultimately uplifting story I can't recommend it too highly. But be prepared for some very uncomfortable listening at times. Superb.' - magser, Audible listener

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  • Geneva cover art

    • Geneva

    • By: Richard Armitage
    • Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Nicola Walker, Jane Perry
    • Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 20-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 9,247 ratings
    • Heartbreaking
    • 'Beautifully observed details and nuances throughout! Heartbreakingly sad in several ways, while still injecting glimpses of humour and humanity. This book should be turned into a big budget movie!' - Kate, Audible listener

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  • Amongst Our Weapons cover art

    • Amongst Our Weapons

    • Rivers of London, Book 9
    • By: Ben Aaronovitch
    • Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
    • Series: Rivers of London, Book 9
    • Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 07-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 3,794 ratings
    • I missed these guys!
    • 'Wonderful as ever. I was so happy to catch up with all the characters again, they feel like old friends, especially as Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s narration brings them fully to life. The story was great and I might have slightly cried a little bit in the emotional places… Please never stop writing Rivers of London!' - BadMedisin, Audible listener

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  • Manifest cover art

    • Manifest

    • By: Roxie Nafousi
    • Narrated by: Roxie Nafousi
    • Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 2,263 ratings
    • Fantastic!
    • 'Although I was dubious about manifesting at first, the way Roxie explains and breaks down what it is, and how I’ve misinterpreted in the past, I love it. Brilliantly read. Will be listening again!' - Philip Crawley, Audible listener

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    • The Maid

    • Molly the Maid, Book 1
    • By: Nita Prose
    • Narrated by: Lauren Ambrose
    • Series: Molly the Maid, Book 1
    • Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 20-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 3,884 ratings
    • Engaging
    • 'This book is not my usual read at all and I was taken up by the hype, but how glad am I. I couldn’t put it down and the narrator certainly added to my enjoyment. It’s hard to say more really without giving things away so I won’t except to say get it and listen. You may find it a little hard going to start with but persevere it’s well worth it.' - Lynne E., Audible listener

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  • Happy Mind, Happy Life cover art

    • Happy Mind, Happy Life

    • 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day
    • By: Rangan Chatterjee
    • Narrated by: Rangan Chatterjee
    • Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
    • Release date: 24-02-22
    • Language: English
    • 840 ratings
    • A collection of inspirational wisdom
    • 'Wonderful. As an avid listener of Dr Chatterjees podcasts and books, I felt this was a super way to recap or revisit of some of the most important aspects of wellbeing topics. There is a deeper wisdom that comes through with this book though, it challenges the normal phrasing or perceptions of how we might strive to consider happiness and wellbeing. I really love it. Thank you.' - Pip Johnson, Audible listener

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  • The Satsuma Complex cover art

    • The Satsuma Complex

    • By: Bob Mortimer
    • Narrated by: Sally Phillips, Bob Mortimer
    • Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
    • Release date: 27-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 9,274 ratings
    • Just wonderful!
    • 'Listened to this as I walk my dog and once you get past Bob’s unique style of narration (he grows into it) I found it to be the most wonderful, off beat, laugh-out-loud completely enjoyable story I’ve heard in a long time. The squirrel interludes are particularly fun, you want to think around that.' - Mrs. S. Heynes, Audible listener

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  • Stolen Focus cover art

    • Stolen Focus

    • Why You Can't Pay Attention
    • By: Johann Hari
    • Narrated by: Johann Hari
    • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 06-01-22
    • Language: English
    • 1,735 ratings
    • One of the most important books of this time!
    • 'I have been suspecting something has been very wrong and this book has confirmed it all and given me real support in rectifying the problem and reclaiming my own mind! Thank you, Johann, for bringing this into our awareness and offering real solutions. The reflections you have given on how change has been made in the past has given me so much hope that we can change the current systems and we can create a better world for ourselves.' - Vanessa Higgins, Audible listener

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    • One Last Secret

    • By: Adele Parks
    • Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
    • Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 07-07-22
    • Language: English
    • 2,108 ratings
    • Excellent narration great story - hooked!
    • 'The narrator really brings this story to life, I have listened to so many books and was so impressed by this! The story is interesting and keeps you guessing - couldn’t stop listening!' - Helen, Audible listener

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  • Parenting Hell cover art

    • Parenting Hell

    • By: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
    • Narrated by: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe
    • Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
    • Release date: 13-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 2,459 ratings
    • Brilliant listen
    • 'I absolutely love the podcast and the audio version of this book really made me laugh as was like an extended episode of the podcast! I loved the addition of having wives and parents and would highly recommend!' - Juz36, Audible listener

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Trending series in 2022

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Richard Osman’s popular murder mystery series contains his humorous flair. It's a delightfully clever cosy crime series with lots of laugh-out-loud moments.

Walsh Family

Marian Keyes’ addictive series follows Maggie Walsh as she navigates life and love.
'Fleet-footed, bracingly honest, funny, sexy, heart-breaking' - Jojo Moyes

The Sandman

With an immersive soundscape and all-star cast led by James McAvoy, be prepared to feel the full terror in Neil Gaiman’s masterpiece featuring the immortal king of dreams.

Strike

The acclaimed series by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith following private investigator Cormoran Strike is now a major BBC drama.

Discworld

Stars bring new recordings of best-selling author Terry Pratchett’s award-winning series to life. Filled with magic, irreverent humour, and a cast of compelling characters, you’ll be transported to an imaginative new world.

Bridgertons

Discover the beloved series that inspired the Netflix hit: Julia Quinn’s enchanting tales of high society, fame and scandal.

The DCI Ryan Mysteries

Gripping murder and mystery, peppered with humour and romance, this series follows Detective Chief Inspector Ryan, who, when trying to escape a turbulent past, is thrust back into the murky world of murder.

Hedgehog Hollow

Jessica Redland’s uplifting series Hedgehog Hollow is the perfect heartwarming escape. When Samantha Wishaw is ready to give up on love, she pours her heart into restoring the derelict estate.

He Who Fights with Monsters

A humorous LitRPG series set in a mysterious world of magic and monsters, whose characters and adventures are captivating audiences.

Rivers of London

'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London' - Nick Frost.

The Lord of the Rings

'From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion, discover iconic stories, 'fairie' tales and more from the master of fantasy, J.R.R. Tolkien. Brought expertly to life by stars including Andy Serkis, Samuel West and Derek Jacobi.

The Family Upstairs

'Rich, dark and intricately twisted, this enthralling whodunnit mixes family saga with domestic noir to brilliantly chilling effect.' - Ruth Ware

The Horus Heresy

This action-filled space adventure is set 10,000 years before the far future of Warhammer 40,000, in a time known as The Age of Darkness.

The Mythos Volumes

Stephen Fry's masterful storytelling brings the greatest myths and legends to life in the best-selling Mythos series.

Jack Reacher

The series that inspired films starring Tom Cruise and a new Prime TV series. Jack Reacher is the ultimate intriguing hero; an ex-military cop with no fixed abode.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

From the best-selling author of the Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas’s captivating A Court of Thorns and Roses blends fiery passion with fairytale carnage.

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More Best of 2022: Top picks by category
Hit play on the top 20 audiobooks of 2022. Jennette McCurdy recounts her challenging experiences as a child actor in the audio version of I’m Glad My Mom Died. Dr. Julie Smith delivers the tools to get through life’s ups and downs in Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? The New York Times best-selling title The Maid grips listeners as hotel maid Molly discovers a body at work.
In her swoon-worthy Bridgertons series, Julia Quinn pulls you into a period romance drama that feels like a fairy tale. If you’re looking for a thrill, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series grips audiences with its badass protagonist and perplexing murder mystery plot. Fantasy meets horror in Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman comic book series, full of dark twists and turns.
Listen to our top picks from the Plus Catalogue, included with your Audible membership. Escape in a festive tale of love and connecting with strangers, with the buzz of London brought to life in a stunning musical starring Ellie Goulding in Crush Hour. Discover the classic Oliver Twist, bought to vivid, cinematic life, featuring an all-star cast and an immersive score.