LoveReading Top 10 Audiobooks in September 2026

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!: A Short Story Audiobook

"An android who knows nothing besides his work in a factory is given one final week to explore the world before he is forced to undergo mandatory reprogramming in this bittersweet precursor to TJ Klune’s In the Lives of Puppets, now available in trade paperback! A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books."

Tj Klune (Author), Daniel Henning (Narrator)

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Hot Chocolate on Thursday: The bestselling healing classic by the author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY

"Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ORIGINAL HEALING AUTHOR Much-loved modern classic by the author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY for fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD Across a bridge, in view of cherry blossom lies the Marble Cafe where a woman writes in a notebook and a young waiter prepares her favourite hot drink. Both wonder about each other and about the other lives of the clientele who frequent this charming little cafe behind the trees .... Taking a walk along the river, cooking the best tamagoyaki, ordering hot chocolate, forgetting to remove our nail polish... The small, everyday acts that we do can offer unexpected encounters and ultimately change a life. HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY connects twelve slice-of-life moments that open and close with a woman ordering her regular hot chocolate at the mysterious Marble Cafe. What happens in between will touch and swell your heart, as readers connect with a community of untold unfolding lives. © Michiko Aoyama 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Michiko Aoyama (Author), Ami Okumura Jones, Daniel Bunton, Nicky Talacko, Winson Ting (Narrator)

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Somebody I Used to Know

"Bloomsbury presents Somebody I Used to Know written and read by Wendy Mitchell. A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES SELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND THE MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Anyone who knows a person living with dementia should read this book' – The Times 'Revelatory' – Guardian 'A miracle' – Telegraph 'Remarkable' – Daily Mail 'A landmark book' – Financial Times How do you build a life when all that you know is changing? How do you conceive of love when you can no longer recognise those who mean the most to you? A phenomenal memoir, Somebody I Used to Know is both a heart-rending tribute to the woman Wendy Mitchell once was, and a brave affirmation of the woman dementia has seen her become."

Wendy Mitchell (Author), Wendy Mitchell (Narrator)

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Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith

"“Hanley’s dyslexia makes this audio format especially significant, as it represents an accessible way for readers with learning disabilities, just like him, to comprehend and enjoy his story.”—Booklist This program is read by the author, comedian and severe dyslexic Phil Hanley, who reveals his unlikely path to success in a story that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. When Phil Hanley was in first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn’t read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him, and he slipped through the school’s cracks, year by year falling further and further behind his friends. Finally, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that would shape the rest of his life. Unable to pursue college or a traditional job, Phil was thrust into a life defined by unconventional twists, including a stint as a runway model in Europe. Eventually, he found himself on a stage with a microphone, a spotlight, and five minutes of jokes. Unlike so many previous pursuits, stand-up felt right to Phil, and he soon discovered that the more he worked at it, the more he got out of it—a realization that, he compellingly argues, saved his life. Spellbound is a story of humor and also of struggle and heartbreak, of constantly living in a world that sees things differently than you do, and of triumph over adversity. Hanley tells us that dyslexia can be a huge challenge, but it doesn’t spell certain condemnation (and neither can he). Just the opposite: dyslexia has been more than a blessing in his life—it’s been his North Star. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company."

Phil Hanley (Author), Phil Hanley (Narrator)

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

"Now a Netflix series adaptation starring Claudio Cataño, Jerónimo Barón, and Marco González One of the twentieth century’s enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world and the ultimate achievement in a Nobel Prize–winning career. The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Rich and brilliant, it is a chronicle of life, death, and the tragicomedy of humankind. In the beautiful, ridiculous, and tawdry story of the Buendía family, one sees all of humanity, just as in the history, myths, growth, and decay of Macondo, one sees all of Latin America. Love and lust, war and revolution, riches and poverty, youth and senility, the variety of life, the endlessness of death, the search for peace and truth—these universal themes dominate the novel. Alternately reverential and comical, One Hundred Years of Solitude weaves the political, personal, and spiritual to bring a new consciousness to storytelling. Translated into dozens of languages, this stunning work is no less than an account of the history of the human race."

Gabriel García Márquez (Author), John Lee (Narrator)

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Eden Falls: An unforgettable edge-of-your-seat thriller

"When Aisha’s husband vanishes in plain sight, she is pulled into a nightmare to find him in this race-against-time tech thriller... After the murder of his best friend, newlyweds Adam and Aisha cut their honeymoon short. But just as they are about to board a flight home from Delhi, Adam disappears at the airport – seemingly kidnapped – leaving Aisha stranded without her passport, her phone, or answers. When the FBI and India’s intelligence agency begin interrogating her, it becomes chillingly clear they know far more about Adam than she ever did. Her only clue is his final, haunting message: I’m sorry. Thousands of miles away, Sara Wolf, a scientist stuck on a dead-end project at Princeton, receives a message she never expected from her former lover. It contains two words: Help her. Bound together by suspicion, rivalry, and a man they both love, Aisha and Sara are forced into an uneasy alliance. Decoding Adam’s clues, they follow a trail that leads them across the United States - into a shadow world of weaponised AI, tech billionaires, and a secret no one is meant to find. Eden Falls is a gripping, high-stakes thriller that spans continents and asks how far we will go - and who we will trust - when the truth can destroy everything. 'A clever, timely and thrilling page turner' Jo Callaghan 'Outstanding' Abir Mukherjee 'A first-rate thriller' William Shaw 'Pulsating' Vaseem Khan © Ajay Chowdhury 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Ajay Chowdhury (Author), Layla Chowdhury (Narrator)

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Three Bags Full: The Sheep Detectives, now a hit film starring Hugh Jackman

"Now a major motion picture starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson, this funny and ewe-nique mystery starring a flock of sheep is a must-read, international bestseller. On a hillside near the quaint Irish village of Glennkill, the flock gathers around the dead body of their shepherd, George, who lies pinned to the ground with a spade. George cared deeply for the sheep, reading to them daily, and as a result they are far smarter than your average flock. Led by Miss Maple, the sharpest sheep in Glennkill (and possibly the world), they set out to find George’s killer. With an assortment of woolly investigators on the case, there are furtive missions into the village and a collection of two-legged suspects to chew over. Dazzingly original, Three Bags Full introduces a band of detectives who are a breed apart."

Leonie Swann (Author), Caroline Lennon (Narrator)

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Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies

Bloomsbury presents Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies by Breanne Randall, read by Saskia Maarleveld A witch hiding a dangerous secret is thrust into an elite magical academy, where survival means risking her life and her heart. Dark secrets. Deadly choices. A destiny that can’t be outrun. Welcome to Shadowcraft Academy. Eléa Deniz dreads going home to the French countryside after leaving four years ago. Upon her return, she finds the estate has become host to the Shadowcraft Academy, an elite graduate school where a world of mysteries and power plays await. What’s worse, her father is the enigmatic and ruthless headmaster with an agenda of his own. And then she discovers a prophecy about her magic that could change everything. As her power is tested, Eléa becomes torn between Alex, her stoic first love whose loyalties are as murky as his past, and the brash, irreverent Logan, who challenges her to see herself in new ways. Faced with family secrets, a secret society, and the weight of her own magic, Eléa must reclaim her power and forge her own path. Destiny is calling... and it demands a price. C 2026 Breanne Randall P 2026 Penguin Random House LLC

Breanne Randall (Author), Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

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Maiden: The magical new feminist fantasy adventure from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Spellbound

"THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik. The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon. As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash. Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon. The sacrifice is coming. But this time, the maidens refuse to burn. Prepare for… - ancient dragons - lady knights - cunning princesses - castle libraries - fierce fairy folk - forbidden magic - and much more! © Georgia Leighton 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Georgia Leighton (Author), Taj Atwal (Narrator)

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The Poisoner

"INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The Lost Apothecary meets Gothikana in a Victorian era gothic romance about a botanist who likes to poison unsavory men, but when her next target visits her apothecary, they discover their dark bond runs deeper than they imagined. "Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you? Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds. I should know. I counted myself." Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape. Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas Forbes, only to find him in her apothecary the following week, she discovers human men are the least of her problems. The pair's unlikely association sparks gossip among affluent society. As their mysterious bond deepens, a chilling truth emerges—concealed identities, lurking foes, and questions as plentiful as the hydra's head brew within this haunting Gothic tale of violent passion. Will Silas and Alina find themselves in each other's arms, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart?"

I.V. Ophelia (Author), Matt Sykes, Stephanie Willis (Narrator)

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