Full Cast Audiobooks

The Correspondent

Author: Virginia Evans

Year: 2025

Genre: Fiction

More info: August 2025 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Sybil Van Antwerp writes letters as a way of interacting with the world. She writes to her best friend, her brother, various authors, and the president of the university who will not allow her to audit classes, among many others. These letters are a record of her life and take place over nine years. Through these letters, we have an intimate look into Sybil’s life as she navigates through painful memories and declining eyesight.

Throughout this is a character-driven novel, Sybil writes a letter she has been writing for years to an unknown recipient. The beauty of these letters will make you feel like you are spying on Sybil.

Trigger Warnings

Death of a child, death from cancer

Why Jackie loves it

From the first page, I was absolutely drawn to this book! What an astonishing debut novel. The storytelling is wonderful and the pacing is perfect. Each of the characters had such a unique voice that I had no trouble differentiating them. I listened to and read this book, and I loved both versions in equal measure. The audio version is a full cast. The letters were written so beautifully, it made me want to start writing letters as correspondence. Gifted by PRH Audio

Why Kirsten loves it

Like Jackie, I adored reading this story. The audiobook narrators brought Sybil and her correspondents to life. The last 20 minutes I had tears streaming down my face. I can’t wait to discuss this with my book club!

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There, There

Author: Tommy Orange

Year: 2018

Genre: Fiction

More info: National Bestseller, Pulitzer Prize Finalist

Age Range: 18+

Plot

This astounding debut novels follows twelve indigenous people on their way to the Big Oakland Powwow. Once there, their stories intertwine as the Powwow unfolds. The story touches on many of the issues facing indigenous people including alcholism and their painful history with America, but it also highlights the traditions of the people – from dancing to memorializing the deceased, highlighting the rich heritage of the Native American people.

Trigger Warnings

Gun Violence, Addiction

Why Kirsten loves it

Oh boy, do you love full-cast audiobooks? Well, this one is a tear-jerker. This one had me feeling all the feelings. I was angry, laughing, frustrated, crying, and happy at various points during this tremendous debut book. I loved everything up until the point where it ended (it leaves you on a bit of an ambiguous ending.) No wonder it won so many awards!

Find this book in: Full-Cast Audiobooks / Novels About Addiction

A Burning

Author: Megha Majumbar

Year: 2020

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

More info: June 2020 Read with Jenna Book Club Pick

Age Range: 15+

Plot

After a terrorist attack at a train station in India leaves a woman wrongfully accused of being a Muslim extremist, her world is turned upside down.

Trigger Warnings

Racism

Why Kirsten loves it

Two other characters’ stories intersect with hers to offer us a searing look at modern India. I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m so glad I took The Uncorked Librarian’s suggestion to read it. I’ll be thinking about this debut for a while. Full cast audiobooks really bring the book to life and this emotional story is no exception.

Find this book in: Full Cast Audiobooks / Read with Jenna Book Club List 2020

The Final Revival of Opal and Nev

Author: Dawnie Walton

Year: 2021

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: Good Morning America Buzz Pick
Best Books of 2021 by Barack Obama, The Washington Post, Goodreads

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

This fantastic story looks at the rise and eventual breakup of an interracial punk-rock duo. It’s told in a multi-time narrative set in the 1970s and 2016 – when she’s considering reuniting with Nev. But as musical journalist Sunny digs into Opal & Nev’s history, she uncovers surprising hidden facts. With a narrative structure similar to Daisy Jones, you’ll be hooked from the very first chapter.

Trigger Warnings

Racism, violence

Why Kirsten loves it

This is the closest of the books like Daisy Jones and The Six. It’s told in an interview format and is about a band from the 70s. The comparison makes sense… and yet…

This 70s book is wonderful in its own right! No comparison is needed. It looks at sexism and racism in the music industry during this time period and is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. It is a total must-read.

Find this book in: Books Like Daisy Jones / Full Cast Audiobooks / Books About Music, Bands, and Musicians / Feel-Good Books / Epistolary Novels / Nonlinear Narrative Novels / Best Books of 2021 / The Best Audiobooks of All Time

Daisy Jones & The Six

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Year: 2019

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: March 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

The book is laid out like a VH1 Behind the Music style interview. It’s laid out in chronological order about the making of the band Daisy Jones & the Six, but the story is told in interview style from a dozen sources.

It’s a story about the music scene of the 1970s in Hollywood when the band The Six meets Daisy Jones and together they rocket to superstardom! Among the drama of touring, there is also a forbidden love story or two, and plenty of crazy parties!

It’s truly the perfect mix of historical fiction, romance, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Why Kirsten loves it

This book needs to be listened to, not read. The audio version has a different narrator for each character and the performances are stupendous. I was overcome with emotion numerous times while I was listening.

Why Jackie loves it

This celebrity fiction story about the rise and fall of one of the hottest bands of the 70s was so utterly fabulous – it’s pure sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll in all the best ways.

Find this book in: Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Books Set in the 70s / Full Cast Audiobooks / Ultimate Beach Reads 2020 / Books With Flowers in the Title / Best Reese Witherspoon Books
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The Parisian Chapter

Author: Janet Skeslien Charles

Year: 2025

Genre: Fiction

More info: Part of The Paris Library series

Age Range: 16+

Plot

This audio-only novel is the connector between The Paris Library and Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade, bringing together the stories from both in a unique tale that is set at The American Library in Paris in 1995. Lily has moved to Paris from Montana and needs a job that will cover her rent. Following in her neighbor, Odile’s footsteps, she works at The American Library in Paris as a program manager, where she must work to try to save the ALP from closure. As Lily’s story unfolds, other ALP members, authors, and workers’ stories are interspersed within the book.

Why Kirsten loves it

I loved the premise of this story, and the full-cast audio was impeccably done. The stories woven throughout made me feel immersed in the book. It’s only available as an audiobook story, but honestly, I think it’s the only way it should be read!

The Starless Sea

Author: Erin Morgenstern

Year: 2019

Genre: Fantasy

More info: National Bestseller

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

How to describe this book that is an ode to storytelling…..it’s a love story to books, a fantasy within a love story within a fairy tale. Zachary finds a hidden book in the library stacks filled with romantic love stories – including one from his own life! Soon he’s transported to a magical world in search of answers.

Why Jackie loves it

To say that I was excited about Erin Morgenstern‘s new book might be the understatement of the year.  The writing is beautiful- Erin’s signature style of vivid imagery left me completely captivated. I truly loved every minute of this book. It was pointless to predict the story. So, I let it take me away with the lyrical prose.

Find this book in: Books Like The Night Circus / Full Cast Audiobooks / Magical Realism Books / Books About Librarians

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

Author: Mitch Album

Year: 2015

Genre: Magical Realism

Age Range: 14+

Plot

This is one of the best books that I have ever listened to. It is narrated by “Music” who tells the story of a magician named Frankie Presto. 

Frankie was orphaned and lived with his blind music teacher in Spain before he was sent to America with only his guitar and its size magical strings. Frankie’s music has the power to change people’s lives and every time he does, one magic string changes color. Frankie works with musical legends and eventually becomes a star himself before disappearing from the spotlight.

Why Jackie loves it

Multiple people narrate this book, which is more like a play than a book when you are listening. I loved this book and bought a copy which I lent to an unnamed person who loved it and did not return it.  My second copy has met the same fate.  Third time’s a charm? The story made me feel like I should have known Frankie along with all the great musical legends.

Find this book in: Full Cast Audiobooks / Books About Music / Magical Realism Book / Jackie’s Top 10 All-Time Favorite Books / Adult Fantasy Novels / The Best Audiobooks of All Time

Lincoln in the Bardo

Author: George Saunders

Year: 2017

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: Man Booker Prize Winner

Age Range: 15+

Plot

Strange, but probably one of the most imaginative novels I have ever experienced. It’s about the night that Abraham Lincoln buried his son and takes place entirely in the cemetery.

Trigger Warnings

Child Death

Why Kirsten loves it

I listened to this full cast audiobook which was great because it used 166 voices including David Sedaris, Lena Dunham, Ben Stiller, Julianne Moore, Susan Sarandon, Kat Dennings, and Don Cheadle among others. As ghost books go, this one is not to be missed! it’s truly one of the best fantasy audiobooks ever! If you are looking for a book for fall, this pick is fantastic.

Find this book in: Fiction With a Funeral /Best Audiobooks / Best Full Cast Audiobooks / Best Ghost Stories / Best Books of 2017 / The Best Audiobooks of All Time

The Handmaid’s Tale

Author: Margaret Atwood 

Year: 1985

Genre: Dystopian

More info: A hit series on Hulu

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read.

She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant because, in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are valued only if their ovaries are viable.

Offred remembers when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge, her husband Luke, and her daughter But all of that is gone now….

Trigger Warnings

Dystopian, lack of women’s rights

Why Jackie loves it

This dystopian novel is scary because of how convincing it is. There is a reason this novel by Canadian Author, Margaret Atwood, has won awards. It will make you think differently about everything.

Find this book in: Thought-Provoking Books / Book Adaptations on Netflix / Dystopian Novels / Epistolary Novels / Best Full Cast Audiobooks

The Resort

Author: Sara Ochs

Year: 2014

Genre: Thriller

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Set on a secluded resort island in Thailand, the story is told by Cass, an ex-pat who is outrunning her former life, and Brooke, a travel influencer who isn’t quite what she seems.

When Cass discovers the body of a murdered resort guest while teaching her scuba diving class, their sleepy resort is thrown into chaos. Cass and her fellow ex-pats, known as The Permanents, will do anything to avoid media exposure, but as bodies pile up, Cass and Brooke begin to explore what dark secrets lie at the heart of the island.

Why Kirsten loves it

This novel was a thrill ride from the opening murder scene. I was left completely unprepared for the conclusion and the final chapter had me gasping out loud! I can’t imagine a more fun tropical thriller.

Find this book in: Hotel Novels / Full Cast Audiobooks / Best New Thriller Books/ Fictional Books About Influencers / Books Set in Tropical Locations

Party of Liars

Author: Kelsey Cox

Year: 2025

Genre: Thriller

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

This novel is a locked-room mystery where everyone has a motive and not everyone will make it out alive. It is Sophie Matthews’s sixteenth birthday party in a huge, renovated, once-haunted mansion. The black-tie affair should be a night to remember and it will be but for a different reason – because someone has been murdered…. and one of the party guests did it!

Why Kirsten loves it

With multiple narrators ALL lying, this story will keep you guessing until the end – both with who was killed and who is the killer! I couldn’t read this fantastic book fast enough. The drama was intense, secrets were unraveled throughout the entire story and I did NOT see the ending coming! #gifted by MacMillan

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The Appeal

Author: Janice Hallett

Year: 2022

Genre: Thriller

More info: International Bestseller
Best Book of 2022 by The New York Times
Crime Writer Association New Blood Dagger Award

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

I was utterly charmed by this unique murder mystery book! The premise is great – a detective duo has been given a stack of correspondence (text and emails) and asked to read through and determine who was murdered, why, and who was wrongly accused.

Of course, we readers get to come along for the ride – reading their post-it notes or texts to each other as they try to solve the mystery. I was desperately trying to solve it along with them but I was stumped!

The ending was truly shocking and the many twists and turns had me flying through the story. I read part of it and listened to part. Both formats make for a wonderful experience! This is one I’ll be recommending this pick from the ultimate list of mystery books for years to come!

Trigger Warnings

Cancer

Why Kirsten loves it

This is the first of Janice Hallett’s book and it firmly placed her in the “must-read” author category. The format of this book is brilliant and her other books are equally entertaining, well-written, and brilliantly plotted.

Find this book in: Detective Books / The Ultimate List of Mystery Books / British Mystery Books/ Epistolary Novels / Janice Hallett Books in Order / The Best Audiobooks of All Time

None of This is True

Author: Lisa Jewell

Year: 2023

Genre: Thriller

More info: New York Times Bestselling Author

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Alix has a popular podcast and meets Jose while out celebrating their birthdays. They are birthday twins. When they meet a few days later, Josie tells Alix her idea for a podcast. Josie wants to change her life and she wants Alix to document the changes. Before long, Josie it is almost impossible to tell what is truth and what is a lie.

This book is unlike any other book written by Lisa Jewell. It is a psychological thriller that is creepy and page-turning but not necessarily shocking. I listened to the full cast audiobook and it was fantastic! It brought so much depth to the story.

Trigger Warnings

Pedophilia

Why Jackie loves it

I love Lisa Jewell’s books so it is no surprise that I loved this book as well. This book is a must-read thriller from our list of summer 2023 book releases. This one was the most disturbing and had a very “single white female” feel.

Find this book in: The Best Lisa Jewell Books / Best Full Cast Audiobooks / Books with Numbers in the Title

Saint X

Author: Alexis Schaitkin

Year: 2020

Genre: Thriller

More info: A New York Times Notable Book of 2020

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

⁣I wasn’t sure what to expect from Saint X. I think I was suspecting a thriller or a mystery because the story opens with an 18-year-old girl who dies on her tropical vacation with her family. Her then-7-year-old sister, Claire, is our narrator. Now in her 20s, after a chance meeting with someone connected to the case, Claire is trying to figure out exactly what happened all those years ago.⁣

The story is also peppered with accounts from a few other key people in the case. Each one of these players is a different narrator which just made the entire production feel real. ⁣But it doesn’t quite fit into one genre. It’s also a book about the relationship between sisters, even those separated for years.

Why Kirsten loves it

Don’t you feel that some books are just meant to be listened to and not read?⁣ That’s how I felt about Daisy Jones & The Six, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, Echo, and now Saint X. Each of these full-cast audiobooks brings the novel to life. The other thing I love about this story is the subtle commentary on race and class woven throughout.

Why Jackie loves it

This is a well-written book that is as much a mystery as it is a thriller. I did not anticipate what would happen in this book and I love that in a story. The audiobook is a fantastic listen!

Find this book in: Books Like People We Meet on Vacation / About Sisters and Bonds of Sisterhood / Full Cast Audiobooks / Books Set in Tropical Locations / The Best Audiobooks of All Time