As 2018 wraps up, Audiobooks.com looks back at a wonderful year of exciting releases. From sensational debuts that have launched the careers of budding writers to veterans who have returned with triumphant follow-ups, 2018 in books has captured the love, heartbreak, frustration, and hope that has swept the world. Here are Audiobook.com’s best books of 2018 and personal staff favorites.
FICTION
NON-FICTION
BIO & MEMOIR
MYSTERY & THRILLER
ROMANCE
POLITICS
SELF-HELP
TRUE CRIME
HORROR
SCIENCE FICTION
FANTASY
HISTORY
SCIENCE & TECH
YOUNG ADULT
KIDS
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography byย Eric Idle, narrated byย Eric Idle
From the ingenious comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and creator of Spamalot, comes an absurdly funny memoir of unparalleled wit and heartfelt candor.
Educated by Tara Westover, narrated by Julia Whelan
Heartbreaking and moving, Educated is about Tara Westover’s quest for knowledge that transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents. Only when she had traveled too far would she wonder if there was still a way home.
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver, narrated byย Barbara Kingsolver
Brilliantly executed and compulsively listenable, Unsheltered is the story of two families, in two centuries, who live at the corner of Sixth and Plum, as they navigate the challenges of surviving a world in the throes of major cultural shifts.
Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, Etc. byย Jeff Tweedy, narrated byย Jeff Tweedy
The singer, guitarist, and songwriter, best known for his work with Wilco, opens up about his past, his songs, the music, and the people that have inspired him.
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware, narrated byย Imogen Church
When Hal Westaway is mistakenly bequeathed a substantial inheritance, she plots to claim the money for herself only to realize there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the center of it.
The Book of M by Peng Shepherd, narrated byย Emily Woo Zeller,ย James Fouhey
Reminiscent of The Passage andย Station Eleven, this haunting, thought-provoking, and beautiful novel explores fundamental questions of memory, connection, and what it means to be human in a world turned upside down.
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer byย Michelle McNamara, narrated byย Gillian Flynn,ย Gabra Zackman,ย Patton Oswalt
An atmospheric snapshot of a moment in American history and a chilling account of a criminal mastermind and the wreckage he left behind.
You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable by Jen Sincero, narrated by Jen Sincero
From the #1ย New York Timesย bestselling author comes bite-sized inspiration and guidance to keep your transformation on track.
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: A Oral History byย Megan Mullally,ย Nick Offerman, narrated byย Nick Offerman,ย Megan Mullally
Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman reveal the full story behind their epic romanceโpresented in a series of hilarious intimate conversations between the couple.
Enchantments: A Modern Witch’s Guide to Self-Possession by Mya Spalter, narrated byย Mya Spalter
A wise, witty, and welcoming guide to modern witchcraft and magic and how you can use it to positively affect your life,ย from healing herbs to casting love spells.
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