The Best Audiobooks in the Audible Sale
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This week Audible has a big sale going on with tons of books on sale for $5 or $6 and many at $3!
If you’re looking to bulk up your audiobook collection, there isn’t a better time to buy than now.
Here’s what you need to know about the Audible sale.
- You need to be an Audible Premium Plus subscriber to access the sale prices. If you aren’t a current member, you can sign up for 3 months at 99 cents a month here!
- The sale ends Sunday night! Do not wait if you want to snatch up some titles – they’ll all go back up at midnight on Sunday evening.
- If you purchase on the Amazon site, here’s how to pay for it with money instead of credits. It is going to default to wanting you to spend a credit, but if you scroll down just a bit, you’ll see the option to buy with cash instead. It looks like this:
Anyway, with those things out of the way, here are some of the titles I’m excited about – you can see the whole sale section here if you’d like to scope the entire list out.
The Best Audiobooks in Audible’s Sale
For Kids
Clover’s Luck (The Magical Animal Adoption Agency) by Kallie George – $1.47
2 hours 11 minutes
Clover stumbles across the Magical Animal Adoption Agency in the woods where she is hired as a summer helper to care for fairies, horses, unicorns, and a fiery young dragon. Will she be brave enough to keep these magical animals safe? (The other two books in the series are on sale for $3 or under!)
10 hours 26 minutes
My girls have listened to this one nonstop over the years and this price is wild!
Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West – $2.67
48 minutes
Clocking in at almost an hour, this fantasy adventure is perfect for an afternoon at home or a lot of errands around town in the car. Most of the books in the series are this incredible price!
I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis – $3.05 each
1 hour 16 minutes
Almost every book in this series in under around $3! These are perfect for those non-fiction, historical fiction lovers in your life! So many great historical topics written about in a very engaging way! And if your kids end up loving them, I have a whole post here with other titles like the I Survived series.
Nothing Else but Miracles by Kate Albus – $2.41
7 hours 17 minutes
Her book A Place to Hang the Moon, was my favorite read aloud from 2022, and this is her newest historical fiction title. This one is also set during World War II, following three siblings in New York City, as their father leaves to fight in the war. I read it aloud to my girls and we all loved it!
The Arnold Lobel Audio Collection by Arnold Lobel – $3.96
57 minutes
I absolutely adore Arnold Lobel! You probably know him best for Frog and Toad Are Friends, but this collection is one hour of pure delight. It includes four other quirky, charming stories – Owl at Home is my personal favorite. I’ve read it to my girls dozens of times over the years, and the audiobook version is truly top-notch.
Wormwood Abbey series by Christmas Baehr – $2.45
5 hours and 27 minutes
This one made it on to the 2025 Summer Reading Guide and for good reason! They have been a huge hit at our house, especially for my 12 & 14 year olds. Set in Victorian England, the series follows Edith and her family, dragon protectors who inherit an abbey in Yorkshire. They discover dragons on the property and must protect them from the outside world. With a spunky protagonist, a fantastic setting, and great character development, this YA series with a touch of fantasy is an absolute delight. (And the best part? The rest of the series is marked down too – each one for $3 or less!)
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park – $2.94
2 hours 41 minutes
I’ve loved Linda Sue Park since I read A Single Shard years ago, and this bestseller is about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan. One is a girl in 2008; the other is a boy in 1985.
Faker by Gordan Korman – $2.80
5 hours 53 minutes
I’ve never read this one, but I absolutely love Swindle by Gordan Korman (which is also on sale for $1.56!) and would love to try out another book of his. Trey knows the drill. Trey goes to a new school, makes new friends, his dad makes new friends, tricks them all into some sort of scheme and then they flee town. (There are tons of other Gordan Korman books on great sale under $3!)
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham – $6.32
6 hours 45 minutes
This Newberry winner follows Nat (the real-life Nathaniel Bowditch) a scrappy math whiz who went from indentured servant to sea hero. He changes the world of navigation and proves that knowledge can really save lives. Perfect for readers who love revolutionary-war era historical fiction.
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser – $1.92
5 hours and 39 minutes
We just finished this one in the car last week, and it was such a fun story about five siblings who are about to lose their beloved brownstone home in Harlem, thanks to a cantankerous (and mysterious) landlord who refuses to budge. The rest of the series is on sale for the same price or $2.41.
Heartwood Hotel by Kallie George – $3.78
2 hours and 28 minutes
I’m always on the lookout for chapter books that the 4-6 year old crowd can grasp and this one is perfect! This one is about a little mouse who stumbles into a hotel in a storm and takes a job as a maid. The other books in the series are all under $4!!
Boxcar Children Collections by Gertrude Chandler Warner – $6.99
6 hours and 58 minutes
I was obsessed with this chapter book series growing up and read probably a hundred of them. I like that the mysteries aren’t too scary and I really love that they showcase siblings that like each other, get along, and work together to solve problems. This collection comes with the first three books!
By The Great Horn Spoon! by Willard E. Lape – $5.05
4 hours 32 minutes
We listened to this Gold Rush story on a family road trip and every last one of us – from my four year old to my husband was INTO it.
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden – $5.60
3 hours 18 minutes
This book is a great book for any elementary schooler! With a fun story about a cat, mouse and a cricket, this trio is hard to not love with all of their adventures!
Ghost by Jason Reynolds – $5.51
3 hours and 29 minutes
Another Everyday Reading Book Club pick! I can’t wait to discuss this one in the month of July. I read the first book in this series years ago and have meant to go back for ages and read all four books in the series about four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team. This is a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics but only if they can get their acts together. Super readable and wonderful. We’ll only discuss the first one in book club but I’m planning to read all four!
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Parks – $5.51
3 hours 12 minutes
When I was working more seriously on reading all the Newbery winners, I picked this one up, knowing exactly nothing about it. A story about potters in 12th century Korea might not sound thrilling but this book is PHENOMENAL. I listened to it again with my girls a few years ago and we all were entranced. I may have gotten teary in the driver’s seat multiple times. (Full review here)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by J.L Konigsburg – $5.51
3 hours 45 minutes
I had read part of this book but never finished it as a child. We first listened to it as a family and it was a DELIGHT! I just loved every bit of this book about two siblings that run away from home and live, undetected, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
The Adventures of Nanny Piggins by R.A. Spratt – $5.62
4 hours 7 minutes
If Ella had to pick a favorite book, I’m pretty sure this is the one she’d choose. It was so funny that she requested I read it and then I promptly included it in the 2017 Summer Reading Guide.
Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini by Sid Fleischman – $6.30
3 hours 29 minutes
I read this one maybe a decade ago and couldn’t stop telling Bart ALLLL about it – I certainly knew who Houdini was, but I didn’t know much at all about his life. And it’s a life full of surprises, mysteries and half-truths. I loved every page of it. (Full review here)
Zoey and Sassafras Collection by Asia Citro – $5.82
6 hours 11 minutes
A series with magical animals, science, and mystery? My girls were INSTANT fans of this book series where Zoey and her cat sidekick Sassafras help a magical animal using science. 6 books in this collection.
The View From Saturday by Jenna Lamia – $6.61
4 hours 41 minutes
This is the first book I remember reading as a child and thinking “This is a really well written book.” This one is definitely for kids more in the middle grade age range. There are four main characters and it follows each family and how they intertwine. It’s a great one!
Lincoln’s Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin – $6.69
3 hours 16 minutes
If you have ever read and loved Bomb by this author, this is another one of his that’s a winner!
For Adults
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Volume 1 by Beth Brower – $3.66
3 hours 15 minutes
This might be the audiobook deal I’m most thrilled about! I loved it so much I gifted it to my mom for the holidays. If the physical books haven’t quite clicked for you, the audiobooks are fantastic – my teen daughter is hooked, and even my husband has jumped in. (The rest of the audiobooks in the series are all around the same price too!)
Every Falling Star by Sungju Lee – $2.17
9 hours and 24 minutes
This one is the August pick for the Everyday Reading Book Club, so snag this copy for crazy cheap if you plan to read along with me! The title tells you everything you need to know about this book written by a boy who grew up in North Korea and managed to escape. I cannot wait!
Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy by Jennifer Pepito – $2.41
7 hours
It’s no surprise that I would love a book that encourages and promotes reading to your children. In this literary memoir, Pepito shares her fears of failing as a mother and how she found joy in reading aloud to her kids.
Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah – $5.80
6 hours 6 minutes
This was on my list of holiday books to read last year and I didn’t get to it, but I’m determined not to miss it this year! I love Kristin Hannah’s historical fiction books but I’ve never read some of her older books back when she mostly wrote contemporary fiction.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – $6.78
12 hours 48 minutes
I wasn’t sure what to expect after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (which I couldn’t get through), but this Haymitch prequel completely hooked me and reminded me of the grip the original trilogy had on me! Set during the 50th Hunger Games, this is the story of Haymitch as a contender in the Hunger Games 24 years before Katniss volunteers as Tribute. This one is INTENSE and the audio made me feel like I was watching a movie. My 15 year old loved it too.
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman – $6.29
4 hours and 4 minutes
I loved this witty, wise guide to embracing life as it is (no matter how messy and imperfect it may be)! If you’re craving meaningful change without the hustle culture guilt trip, this one’s for you. I think I will be buying my own copy of this to have on hand – I could have marked up every page. It’s also designed to be read one chapter a day and each chapter is only 2-3 pages long so it’s very doable!
The Holiday Stand-In by Kortney Keisel – $4.75
8 hours 38 minutes
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson – $5.48
9 hours 8 minutes
I read regency romance . . . never. But this one delighted me (and her other book, Blackmoore, is also only $5.48!). (Full review here)
One Foggy Christmas by Kortney Keisel – $3.81
8 hours 35 minutes
I read this in a day – it reminded me a little of one of my all-time favorite books, What Alice Forgot. Sadie wakes up after a ski accident with no memory of the last 3+ years including her husband. In her mind, she’s still dating her high school boyfriend and can’t imagine why they broke up and how she ended up married to some guy she doesn’t even know. Nash is devastated but spends the Christmas season trying to help her remember their romance. This one has some heavier themes that lent some substance to it while still being funny and swoony (no language and no spicy scenes).
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham – $6.62
4 hours 35 minutes
I loved Gilmore Girls back in the day and this was just so delightful. The audio version is also a really great listen since she reads it herself.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson – $6.99
12 hours and 27 minutes
This one made it to the Summer Reading Guide this year because it was an absolute delight for our entire family! We listened this full cast version on a road trip and made such fun memories listening all together! Tress has lived a quiet life until her beloved friend (and . .. .maybe more than friend?) is taken away on a voyage by his father and disaster strikes. Now Tress is ready to leave everything she’s ever known behind to stow away on a ship and sail across the mysterious seas where even a single drop of water can spell death for everyone aboard.
Jacob T. Marley by William Bennett – $5.71
4 hours 10 minutes
If you love A Christmas Carol, you won’t want to miss this fascinating take on Jacob Marley, diving into his ghostly return and the untold story of regret, redemption, and the events that shaped Scrooge’s fate. This one is on my holiday read-list this December!
And if you have questions about the Audible sale, please let me know – I’m happy to help!
Thank you for this list! Another great audiobook on sale today is Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier!
Thank you for putting this together!
Thank you so much! I had combed my wishlist already but this gave me some more ideas.
Thank you for this list!!
I also found Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Keeper of the lost cities, and Hunger Games were on great deals too!
Thanks for the list. Unfortunately, this sale doesn’t seem to apply to Audible Canada.
Thank you for these posts! I look forward to them every year and I love that they are during summer so I can use them for car trips AND summer reading!
Book four and five of the ascendance series (false prince) are both $2.84. I snagged them now and will grab the rest of the series with credits! We are loving this series as a family right now. 🙂
Just had to add- many of the Nate the great (single stories) are .79. They are my 5 year old’s absolute favorites, and I think they are delightful to listen to also!
Here’s a super naive question, but I truly don’t know the answer! If I don’t end up keeping my Audible subscription, am I still able to access/listen to the audiobooks I purchase?
Yes – they’ll all still be in your Audible account and the Audible app, which you always have access to, whether or not you cancel your subscription.