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Audiobooks Worth Listening To
21 items
By
Jordan Morgan (jlmorgz)
Audiobooks I’ve enjoyed — from quick listens to epic deep dives, organized by length to make choosing easy.
Sections
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Quick Listens (Under 6 Hours)
Medium Listens (6–12 Hours)
Epic Listens (12+ Hours)
🎧 How I Listen
Quick Listens (Under 6 Hours)
Short and powerful audiobooks you can finish in a day — perfect for commutes, workouts, or a weekend listen.
A story I come back to when I need inspiration — short, simple, and always leaves me thinking about following my own path.
The Alchemist: A Fable About Dreams - Coelho
Powerful and moving — I listened to this in one sitting. It felt like both a letter and a wake-up call.
Between the World and Me - Ta-Nehisi Coates
Medium Listens (6–12 Hours)
Audiobooks long enough to dive into but still easy to finish within a week.
This one made me laugh, cringe, and reflect all at once. Honest and funny about love and expectations.
The Engagement Game: Why I Said “I Don't” to Marriage
Raw and vulnerable — Glennon’s story about love, betrayal, and finding herself hit me hard.
Love Warrior – Glennon Doyle
Hearing Maya’s words in her own voice was unforgettable. A classic that feels even more powerful on audio.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou
This gave me a boost of courage. I loved hearing Shonda tell her own story about stepping into her power.
Year of Yes: Dance It Out & Be Yourself
Trevor’s narration makes this book — hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time.
Born a Crime: Stories from South Africa - Trevor Noah
Part pep talk, part tough love — this one made me think about the lies I tell myself.
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
I connected with Elaine’s story of carving out space in rooms not built for her. Inspiring and real.
More Than Enough: Claiming Space - Elaine Welteroth
Viola’s voice in this memoir gave me chills. Honest, emotional, and beautifully told.
Finding Me: A Memoir - Viola Davis
Hanif’s essays about music and culture always stay with me — poetic and deeply personal.
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us - Abdurraqib
This surprised me — Paris gets so real about her past, trauma, and how she rebuilt herself.
Paris (Extended Edition): The Memoir - Hilton
Short but practical. I found myself repeating her advice about letting people be who they are.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool - Mel Robbins
Suspenseful and thought-provoking — had me reflecting on faith and unseen battles.
This Present Darkness - Frank Peretti
Epic Listens (12+ Hours)
Immersive stories and memoirs that are worth the extra time — great for travel or binge-listening.
I loved every moment of this. Michelle’s story feels like sitting down with a friend.
Becoming - Michelle Obama
Entertaining, funny, and unexpectedly vulnerable — Will tells his story with so much energy.
Will - Will Smith
A behind-the-scenes look at Nike’s rise. I liked hearing how messy and human the journey really was.
Shoe Dog: Memoir by Nike Creator Phil Knight
Raw and honest — I couldn’t stop listening. Harry shares his story in a way only he could.
Spare - Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
Heartbreaking and heavy, but so beautifully written. This one stayed with me long after it ended.
A Little Life: A Novel - Hanya Yanagihara
🎧 How I Listen
The apps and tools I use for listening to my audiobooks — whether I’m buying or borrowing them.
I use Audible to listen to a lot of my audiobooks — you can try it free for 30 days with this link.
Audible (30-Day Trial)
I borrow audiobooks from my library using the Libby app — free and super easy to use.
Libby App
