June is audiobook month! There’s never a better time to dive into an audiobook. Check out our Audiobook Month collection here to discover audiobooks under $8!
Why listen to an audiobook?
Audiobooks are a great way to get more reading into your day. You can listen while driving or commuting, in the bath, lying in bed or even while doing chores. And it’s all hands-free! Imagine not having to stop reading as you get to a really exciting moment in a book, just because you need to eat dinner. With audiobooks, the story can go on!
Audiobooks are also a great way to enjoy your favourite books in a new format. Amazing narrators, or even full cast audio productions, add something new to each story. If you love podcasts, non-fiction audiobooks might be a great place to explore first.
It’s easy to get started with audiobooks. You can download and listen instantly with the Booktopia App (available on the App Store and Google Play), or listen on selected Kobo eReaders!
Our recommended audiobooks this Audiobook Month
At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker
A stirring story of love and hope, based on the incredible true story of Australia’s first Japanese war bride and a love that changed a nation forever.
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
The New York Times bestseller and basis for the Tony-winning hit musical, soon to be a major motion picture starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande! An absorbing fantasy that delves into the background of the famed Wicked Witch of the West, a misunderstood creature who challenges the preconceived notions of good and evil.
A Court this Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark
The first book in an addictive fantasy Kingdom of Lies series about secret power, slow burn romance, and dangerously high stakes . . .
The Visitors by Jane Harrison
The remarkable debut novel from an award-winning author and playwright, for readers of Melissa Lucashenko, Shankari Chandran and Tara June Winch. An audacious, earthy, funny, gritty and powerful re-imagining of a crucial moment in Australia’s history – an unputdownable work of fiction.
Orphia and Eurydicius by Elyse John
A beautiful compelling story of love and creativity to inspire readers of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes. Their love transcends every boundary. Can it cheat death?
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Winner of the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album. The deeply personal, brutally honest account of Viola’s inspiring life, from her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her present-day career.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
He was dragged from the sea, his body riddled with bullets. There are a few clues: a frame of microfilm surgically implanted beneath the skin of his hip; evidence that plastic surgery has altered his face; strange things he says in his delirium, which could be code words. And a number on the film negative that leads to a bank account in Zurich, four million dollars and a name for the amnesiac: Jason Bourne.
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Comments
October 27, 2024 at 8:42 am
Great list Sam, thanks for sharing. Especially love Jane’s ‘ The Visitors’. Harrison masterfully captures the complexity of cultural encounters, showing how different individuals react.. The dialogue feels authentic, blending modern sensibilities.. simply amazing! Also keen to check out Finding Me. Looking forward to more such lists.