A hidden society of supernaturals would be a very typical urban fantasy theme. Maas is an author who almost needs no introduction, at least in the world of young and new adult fiction. The hollows, by kim harrison books another recently completed cornerstone of urban fantasy is the rachel morgan series. If so, then well, have i got a list for you, friend. When she goes to an aa meeting, hoping for advice on fighting her addiction, she meets alana, a woman who battles her own demons. I think being successful at listening to audiobooks is finding what works right for you.
Good luck, kick ass, and welcome to the immensely fun world of fantasy and writing. Apr 11, 2020 on the other hand, things like urban fantasy work great for me in audio. Best adult urban fantasy, fantasy and paranormal romance. Just like print books, not every audiobook will work well for every listener. Audiobooks have completely changed the reading game, and every member of team epic reads is so thankful for them. When it comes to choosing the best fantasy audiobook, one doesnt simply choose based solely on the author or the story. Fantasy audiobooks our site offers all of the fantasy books youre looking for.
Our fantasyurban life collection includes listens from acclaimed authors such as ilona andrews and sherrilyn kenyon. Kramer has recorded many fantasy audiobooks, such as the wheel of time theres no coincidence hes in here more than once. Dec 21, 2018 the first thing that makes a good audiobook is a good book, which is why many of the titles on this list appear elsewhere in paste s best of 2018 books coverage. Here are a few of the best audiobooks for transporting you to an entirely. Do not let the fear of failing something prevent you from attempting it. According to the audio publishers association, science fiction fantasy and mysterythriller are among the most popular genre that has a consistent huge following since 2007.
Check out the imp series, kara gillian, and strays. The urban in urban fantasy means that the setting should always be one of the main characters. We offer the widest selection of fantasyurban life audio books that youll find anywhere online. Whether you are in the mood for literary fiction, romantic fiction, gritty mysteries, or serious nonfiction, there are great audiobooks waiting for you from some of the bestknown and upandcoming black writers.
The first thing that makes a good audiobook is a good book, which is why many of the titles on this list appear elsewhere in paste s best of 2018 books coverage. Hustons joe pitt is one of the best of the bunch, a vampire in manhattan who refuses to join the corrupt. Edited by mia darien, we get ten stories in this book and each is worthy of praise in its own right. The dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. In my opinion, the term has long moved away from pure urban settings and includes paranormal fantasy. Best fantasy series of all time for audiobooks best. One of the most important things to consider is the quality of the narrators voice. There he meets dick drake, the son of one of his old science acquaintances. Fantasy urban life audio books download instantly today.
Any condition brand new like new very good good acceptable. Good things is definitely a mustread for urban fantasy lovers and hopeless romantics of all stripes. Wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. To have a truly great audiobook, you need not only start with an amazing book, it needs to be paired with an amazing narrator who really gets the story and transports you directly into the world. Paranormal romance and urban fantasy are two of the hottest subgenres around. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Taking her new role as the kings assassin, celaena uncovers the kings dark secret, only to find fragments of her past and identity which. New audiobook see more like this t 4 r 9 s p s o n s h 4 o r e o w d r d lilith, george macdonald fantasy audiobook unabridged fiction english 9 audio cd. Its one of the most wellknown, wellloved series running, and for damn good reasons. The metal monster audiobook abraham merritt 1884 1943 the metal monster is an abraham merritt fantasy novel. Inside, she discovers a secret place containing a pile of human bones. The 45 best fantasy audiobooks to transport you to magical places no. With book 7, the series was completed in february 2020. We think these are the best fantasy audiobooks for your roadtrip, commute, or wherever you have a chance to get books in your ears. Choose from an impressive variety of books including wellknown titles like magic shifts, dead harvest and the wrong goodbye to name a few.
While books with a uf flavor have been set in rural areas, historical periods, small towns, or even secondary worlds, the classic urban fantasy setting is a dense, highly populated presentday metropolis. With kramers dramatization, rich character diversification and smooth crisp voice you will sink into this series like nothing else before. Unlike millions of other women, she isnt tempted by chocolate or junk food. The 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres. Imagine a metropolis teeming with mayhem, mystery, and. However, not all fantasy audiobooks published can give you a great reading experience. They can also be quite difficult to distinguish, with lots of overlap.
Hustons joe pitt is one of the best of the bunch, a vampire in manhattan who refuses to join the corrupt local clans, instead forging his own way forward. Mar 23, 2020 80 young adult audiobooks that you need to listen to not to be dramatic, but whoever said that listening to audiobooks doesnt count as real reading is due for a reality check. Check out our top 15 options below for your listening pleasure. Browse audiobooks read by edoardo ballerini sorted by. Fantasy urban life audiobooks we offer the widest selection of fantasyurban life audio books that youll find anywhere online. Jim butcher has crafted a version of chicago that is rife with magic and verisimilitude. Taking the fantasy fiction world by storm, sarah j mass new addition to the series throne of glass continues with the adventures of celaena after she survived the trials in the last series. The 51 best fantasy series ever written whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a. The best urban fantasy audiobooks with demons lovely. Our incredible selection of audiobook titles includes great books such as written in my own hearts blood, an echo in the bone and the water dancer to name a few. Assassins apprentice was a good audiobook even if i didnt get on with the story. Urban fantasy is no doubt one of the most fascinating genres in modern literature.
Goodwin is on a botanical expedition in the himalayas. Urban fantasy, for me, is any fantasy story with supernatural creatures or magic thats set in our real world. Ready player one by ernest cline read by wil wheaton. How i turned into an audiobook listener way too fantasy. What do these 3 of my favorite urban fantasy books have in common. Theres a new mystery to solve at bayview high, and theres a whole new set of rules. Marina is a mute and sickly orphan, who has no memories of who she was before being washed ashore.
I stumbled over this series in the audible escape additions from january. When a storm reveals a mysterious cave behind a waterfall, the young mystics apprentice and her wolf investigate. All of the best fantasy audiobooks the best audiobooks of any genre, really have that alchemical combination. This is why getting started with a good fantasy audiobook is important. On the other hand, things like urban fantasy work great for me in audio. Its since contracted and stabilizedalthough id argue were on the precipice of seeing a revival featuring more diverse casts and authorsbut here a couple standout top fantasy books from that prior era. Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. One of the allstars of urban fantasy, the dresden files by jim. Nov 14, 2016 vampires and noir go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Robins new years resolution to change her eating habits is as unusual as she is.
Apr 03, 2017 the urban in urban fantasy means that the setting should always be one of the main characters. The sasha urban series is a very captivating, fun, fastpaced urban fantasy with scifi elements. Urban fantasy is a slippery sort of subgenre, but to me, calling a book urban fantasy means it is set in a modern, urban society. The highly anticipated sequel to the new york times bestselling thriller everyone is talking about, one of us is lying. I think the wheel of time audiobooks are some of the best out there. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Browse audiobooks read by edoardo ballerini sorted by best. You are not a failed writer if you fail at writing a good story. Vampires and noir go together like peanut butter and chocolate.
The only leads to her past are her special resilience to the cold and the unknown charming man in her recurring dreams. You are a failed writer only when you stop trying to make the next project that much better. Shes a vampire, determined to fight her craving for a pint of o negative. The wood beyond the world audiobook william morris 1834 1896 the wood beyond the world is a fantasy novel by william morris, perhaps the first modern fantasy writer to unite an imaginary world with the element of the supernatural, and thus the precursor of much of presentday fantasy literature. Rachel starts out as a klutzy witch and grows into a supernatural force to be reckoned with as, over the course of books, she faces vampires, elves. As a collection, there is a good mix of style, subject, and length. Its often a matter of degree, but in paranormal romance the focus is on the relationship of the main characters and the supernatural elements. For those who may not know what it is, you can head to this post for a great guide on what is urban fantasy but, in a nutshell, i t consists of fantasy plots that play out in modern settings, for a great mix. The audiobooks subreddit is a community of audiobibliophiles sharing and looking for their next great listen. Tale of quest, adventure, magic and war set in an invented age and in the invented world of the authors own imagination.