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worlds away
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Now in Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The lines between sci-fi and fantasy are blurring more than ever—never mind the overlap between horror, romantasy, magical realism, mythological retellings, and so many other subcategories of fiction. In a world that increasingly feels like it might have once been a classic near-future science fantasy vision, we look to these genres as much to escape our reality as we do to understand and contextualize it.
And that is why you’ll find our favorite genre heavily represented in our Best of 2024 list—our annual roundup of the listens that rose to the top, for editors and Audible listeners alike. And without further ado...
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The 10 best sci-fi & fantasy listens of 2024
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These 10 listens stand out among the best in their individual categories, be they cozy SFF, literary speculative fiction, space opera, or epic fantasy. Choose your own adventure: Each title here is more than worthy of the journey.
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Horror, romantasy, fiction, and beyond—check out all of our picks for the Best of 2024.
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Signs point to cozy, delightful listening
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I’m fully on board with the low-stakes fantasy moment we’re having right now, and so hitting play on this debut was a no-brainer for me. Following Tao, a fortune-teller who specializes in foretelling the mundane, Julie Leong spins a yarn about identity and chosen family. Narrator Phyllis Ho is new to me, and she positively sparkled in this story; her voice is at once buoyant, exuberant, and gentle—so fitting for a cozy fantasy. I challenge you not to grin while listening.
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My kind of holiday listen
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If you have also felt particularly drawn to the “ghost stories” part in the line “There'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago” from the classic carol, I have your next listen. This little history celebrates the creepy and offbeat tales and traditions of the winter holidays. It makes a perfect gift for the horror fans in your life—and the perfect fodder for holiday party conversations (if you want to be left alone, that is).
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Vote for your favorite audiobook on Goodreads
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The Goodreads Choice Awards are here, and this year we’re excited to share their brand-new audio category. See the opening round nominees and make sure your favorites are counted.
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The year’s not over yet. Coming up this month and beyond...
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