![]() Quentin changes a lot over the course of the series, and Bramhall conveys that perfectly, too. Bramhall is great at character voices, and he’s especially great at capturing all of protagonist Quentin’s youthful malaise and annoying habits. I enjoyed all three books, and I’m pretty sure that’s because the audiobooks are spectacular. People have strong feelings about this series-some people love it others hate it. The Magicians by Lev Grossman, read by Mark Bramhall ![]() She puts everything these characters go through, all their traumas and triumphs-into her voice. I didn’t think it was possible for anything to make it better, but Miles’s narration does just that. Happily, this fantasy–science fiction hybrid is not only one of the best series I’ve ever read, but also one of the best audiobook series. I should not have been worried Robin Miles hasn’t failed me yet. I fell in love with this series in print, and while I love rereading books on audio, I was worried that hearing their voices might somehow change the characters I’d fallen so hard for. ![]() It makes for an eerie, visceral listening experience, as it soon becomes clear that the world she’s describing is not nearly as lovely as her soothing voice. Rosie Jones is incredible here-her voice is smooth, exact, and refined. But she soon finds out that beauty is not what she’s been taught to believe it is all her life disillusionment and rebellion ensue. Camellia is a Belle, one of the elite women who controls beauty in the rich and luxurious world of Orleans. This is one of those dystopian series that is so creepy because all the awfulness is hidden just below the surface. The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, read by Rosie Jones Her performance transforms this already excellent series into something extraordinary. Rose gives a unique and captivating voice to every character in this series and she excels at creating tension with her vocal skills during the battles. Her warm voice becomes the voice of Brooklyn teenager Sierra Santiago, who finds herself enmeshed in a world of spirts and magic that her family has long been hiding from her. The Shadowshaper Cypher by Daniel Jose Older, read by Anika Noni RoseĪnika Noni Rose is one of the many narrators I really wish would record more books-she’s just so good. Over the course of four books, LaVoy flawlessly uses distinct voices for every character, like it’s just…oh, another day at the office. The series takes place in a supernatural 1920s New York, and flits in and out of the POVs of almost a dozen characters of different races, genders, ages, and cultural backgrounds. If you haven’t yet had the joy of listening to January LaVoy, this series is a superb place to start. By signing up you agree to our terms of use The Diviners by Libba Bray, read by January LaVoy Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Miles gets all the voices of the many characters just exactly right. This book is full of easy humor and old-school shenanigans, yet still explores lots of issues that kids today have to deal with. Robin Miles captures all the messy exuberance of this charming middle grade series about a big mixed raced family (and their many pets) living in Harlem. Get ready for many hours of fantastic listening-there are a total of 28 books on this list, with four more on the way! Middle Grade The Vanderbeekers by Book Riot Contributor Karina Yan Glaser, Read by Robin Miles Without further ado, some of the very best audiobooks series in a variety of genres: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and realistic fiction. If there’s something better than a beloved series, it’s a beloved series on audio: there’s nothing like getting to experience great books in more than one way. I’ve even listened to some of these series twice they are that good. Incredible voice actors bring the characters to life in ways that make it basically impossible to stop listening. Truly superb narrators elevate them to a whole new level. These ten series absolutely shine as audiobooks. You can catch her on Instagram shouting about the queer books she loves and sharing photos of the walks she takes in the hills of Western Mass (while listening to audiobooks, of course).Īre you looking for the absolute best audiobook series? Look no further. In addition to her work at Book Riot, she reviews for BookPage and AudioFile, and writes a weekly newsletter, Books & Bakes, celebrating queer lit and tasty treats. ![]() Laura Sackton is a queer book nerd and freelance writer, known on the internet for loving winter, despising summer, and going overboard with extravagant baking projects. ![]()
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