Audible Picks May 20, 2026

Audible Picks May 20, 2026

Don't miss out on this week's incredible audiobook picks!

The Retirees: Retirement Has Never Felt so Deadly book cover
Genre: Mystery

The Retirees: Retirement Has Never Felt so Deadly

By Leah Orr, narrated by Annalee Scott, Danny Montooth
Tags: Mystery

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Love a Cozy Mystery? Pour yourself a spiked coffee, grab a slice of key lime pie, and settle in, because murder has never been this much fun! Free to listen with Audible+ membership.

A Quiet Life in the Country (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery Book 1) book cover
Genre: Mystery

A Quiet Life in the Country (A Lady Hardcastle Mystery Book 1)

By T E Kinsey, narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden
Tags: Mystery

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Lady Emily Hardcastle is an eccentric widow with a secret past. Florence Armstrong, her maid and confidante, is an expert in martial arts. The year is 1908 and they’ve just moved from London to the country, hoping for a quiet life.

She Thought I Knew book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

She Thought I Knew

By C.S. Cowan, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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Criminologist, Maeve Rosetti, returns home to help search for her missing teenage niece. Childhood secrets and lies come back to haunt her in the small town. Past hurts make the relationship with her sister fragile and someone is threatening her life. Even so, Maeve is determined to find Jessica. But when a body is found she fears it's too late.

Kill for Me, Kill for You book cover
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Kill for Me, Kill for You

By Steve Cavanagh, narrated by Stephanie Cannon
Tags: Thriller & Suspense

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One dark evening on New York City’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, including an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you.

A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers book cover
Genre: True Crime
Tags: True Crime

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Thirty miles north, on a quiet November night in Santa Barbara, a pregnant nurse named Olga Duncan disappeared from her apartment. The mystery deepens when it is discovered that Olga’s mother-in-law—a deeply manipulative and deceptive woman—had been doing everything in her power to separate Olga and her son, Frank, prior to Olga’s disappearance.

Mutual Attraction (The Valontina Connection Book 1) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Mutual Attraction (The Valontina Connection Book 1)

By Saira Musa, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Steamy Romance

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She holds dangerous secrets. He’s determined to keep his distance. On sun-drenched Tobago, superstar footballer Daniel can’t ignore his mysterious neighbor Rachel—a scientist with lush curves, a recent accident, and walls he can’t break. She refuses a fling. He craves more. As danger closes in, will their tension ignite into something real?

Truly, Madly, Deeply (Forbidden Love Book 1) book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Truly, Madly, Deeply (Forbidden Love Book 1)

By L.J. Shen, narrated by Lila Winters and Teddy Hamilton
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Conceited, unattainable, and downright delicious, renowned Michelin-starred chef Ambrose Casablancas has one passion in life: food. Women are a distraction, and he doesn’t do those. Especially Cal Litvin, his baby sister’s best friend. Her entire existence is a complication; she’s awkward, eccentric, infuriating… And, much to his chagrin, hotter than his kitchen.

Secretly Yours book cover
Genre: Steamy Romance

Secretly Yours

By Tessa Bailey, narrated by Callie Dalton
Tags: Steamy Romance

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Hallie Welch fell hard for Julian Vos at 14, after they almost kissed in the dark vineyards of his family’s winery. Now the prodigal hottie has returned to Napa Valley, and when Hallie is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos estate, she wonders if she'll finally get that smooch. But the starchy professor isn’t the teenager she remembers and their polar opposite personalities clash spectacularly.

Don't Tell (Romantic Suspense Book 1) book cover
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Don't Tell (Romantic Suspense Book 1)

By Karen Rose, narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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It was a desperate plan. But Mary Grace Winters knew the only way to save herself and her child from her abusive cop husband was to stage their own deaths. Now all that remains of their former life is at the bottom of a lake.

Say You're Sorry (Sacramento Book 1) book cover
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Say You're Sorry (Sacramento Book 1)

By Karen Rose, narrated by Joel Froomkin
Tags: Romantic Suspense

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There is a serial killer on the loose, preying on vulnerable women. The only identifiable mark the killer leaves are letters—sometimes one, sometimes two—all carved into the torsos of his victims. Together they spell “Sydney.”

Second Rite (Filthy Rich Vampires Book 2) book cover
Genre: Paranormal Romance

Second Rite (Filthy Rich Vampires Book 2)

By Geneva Lee, narrated by Stella Hunter and Teddy Hamilton
Tags: Paranormal Romance

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Thea Melbourne has a broken heart. A month after her world turned upside down, she's struggling to return to the life she left behind. Her mother is in a coma, she's selling off designer gowns to pay the bills, and her roommates seem to think she's made of glass. But when the vampire who broke her heart shows up at the hospital, she learns a devastating secret.

Falling in Love at Nightingale Farm (Cozy Romances Book 5) book cover
Genre: Clean Romance

Falling in Love at Nightingale Farm (Cozy Romances Book 5)

By Emma Bennet, narrated by Stephanie Racine
Tags: Clean Romance

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Polly Pressman is a London girl through and through. So when she’s asked to help save an old family friend’s struggling farm, she’s way out of her depth.

The Merry Lives of Spinsters (The Spinster Chronicles Book 1) book cover
Genre: Historical Romance

The Merry Lives of Spinsters (The Spinster Chronicles Book 1)

By Rebecca Connolly, narrated by Jessica Elisa Boyd
Tags: Historical Romance

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Georgiana Allen, proud spinster and writer for the Spinster Chronicles, has accepted her lot in life—until Captain Anthony Sterling arrives to break up her circle. Clever, witty, and utterly beguiling, Georgie turns Tony’s mission upside down. Now, love, laughter, and hope bloom where she least expected.

Pachinko book cover
Genre: Literary Fiction

Pachinko

By Min Jin Lee, narrated by Sandra Oh and Min Jin Lee
Tags: Literary Fiction

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In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger. When she discovers she is pregnant—and that her lover is married—she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to Japan.

When Winter Comes book cover
Genre: Literary Fiction

When Winter Comes

By V. A. Shannon, narrated by Susannah Jones
Tags: Literary Fiction

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Mrs. Jacob Klein has a husband, children, and a warm and comfortable home in California. No one - not even her family - knows how she came to be out West 13 years ago. Jacob, a kind and patient man, has promised not to ask. But if she were to tell her story, she would recount a tale of tragedy, mishaps, and unthinkable choices - yet also sacrifice, courage, and a powerful, unexpected love....

Spring's Calling (Seasons of Magic Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy

Spring's Calling (Seasons of Magic Book 1)

By Sarah Biglow, narrated by Stephanie Dillard
Tags: Fantasy

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When a series of brutal murders lands in her lap, Dt. Ezri Trenton sets out to prove to herself and her mundane partner she can handle the case. The more she digs, the more evidence mounts that dark magic is behind the killings. Ezri knows traditional police work won’t be enough to stop the spree, but she can’t risk revealing the magical world.

Rise: Birth of a Revolution (The Ricchan Chronicles Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy

Rise: Birth of a Revolution (The Ricchan Chronicles Book 1)

By Mark Moore, narrated by Sebastian Brown
Tags: Fantasy

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A fragile peace teeters on the brink of collapse as new players threaten the colonial world order. Damien Flynn finally stands up for the oppressed Ricchan people—and is sentenced to death for treason. Victoria Montgomery, leader of a ragtag rebellion, sees him as the catalyst for a revolution that could change their world forever.

The Innocent Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Book 1) book cover
Genre: Fantasy

The Innocent Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Book 1)

By Karen Miller, narrated by Kirby Heyborne
Tags: Fantasy

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"The Innocent Mage is come, and we stand at the beginning of the end of everything." Being a fisherman like his father isn't a bad life, but it's not the one that Asher wants. Despite his humble roots, Asher has grand dreams. And they call him to Dorana, home of princes, beggars, and the warrior mages who have protected the kingdom for generations.

Bloodstone (Sparrowhawk Book 1) book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

Bloodstone (Sparrowhawk Book 1)

By Kathryn Hoff, narrated by Virtual Voice
Tags: Science Fiction

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In a universe where Neanderthals rule and humans struggle to get by, an ancient relic launches the Sparrowhawk crew of misfits into a pulse-pounding treasure hunt across the stars. For thrilling action, humor, and unforgettable characters, strap in and blast off with the Sparrowhawk series! Perfect for fans of Firefly and Battlestar Galactica.

The Incident at Peeling Head (Commodore Stone Book 1) book cover
Genre: Science Fiction

The Incident at Peeling Head (Commodore Stone Book 1)

By E. L. Montague, narrated by E. L. Montague
Tags: Science Fiction

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Stealing from Outer Planet rebels is dangerous. Stiffing the psychotic crime boss that hired you is insane. Captain Melissa Stone did both. Now she’s got to steal back the rebel secrets to save her daughter. Every pirate has an origin story. This is hers.

A Year of Positive Thinking (A Year of Daily Reflections Book 4) book cover
Genre: Self Help & How-To

A Year of Positive Thinking (A Year of Daily Reflections Book 4)

By Cyndie Spiegel, narrated by Camille Mazant
Tags: Self Help & How-To

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Yes, you can change your life by changing your thoughts. In A Year of Positive Thinking, you’ll transform your mindset to create positive life changes one thought, one day, and one year at a time.

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses book cover
Genre: Business
Tags: Business

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Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business.

Personal Finance for Young Adults book cover
Genre: Finance

Personal Finance for Young Adults

By R.M. Collective, narrated by Arielle Morisot
Tags: Finance

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Over 80 percent of Americans under the age of 43 are stressed about money, especially during this unprecedented inflation, according to the American Psychological Association. You could blame the pandemic or the collapse of the economy, but blaming something you can’t control only hurts your peace of mind.

Behind the Painting: An Artist's Memoir book cover
Genre: Biography & Memoir

Behind the Painting: An Artist's Memoir

By Mary Marquiss, narrated by Mary Grace Marquiss and Katherine Tole
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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A poignant and heartfelt memoir uncovering the highs, the lows, and the paintings of an artist with a lifetime of stories to tell. Mary Marquiss invites you into the world behind her canvas and reveals the personal story behind each piece of art.

The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom book cover
Genre: Biography & Memoir

The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

By Shari Franke, narrated by Shari Franke
Tags: Biography & Memoir

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From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog—now the subject of a Hulu docuseries—and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.