Audiobooks narrated by Austin Ku

The City That Shattered The World Audiobook

"Happily ever after isn't all that magical . . . With Hell's chasm closed and magic sealed away, Orpheus and Fenrir find themselves at the center of the Empire's reconstruction. But when mysterious assailants kidnap Orpheus to a city once powered by the chasm he closed—the redeemed villain discovers all magic may not be lost . . . only his. Presented with a choice: Fix the city or die, Orpheus comes face-to-face with a young mage named Gwen whose magic is too weak to cast a spell, let alone help the broken city. Enamored by the former dark sorcerer, Gwen offers to help keep Orpheus' missing powers a secret in exchange for magical tutelage, buying Orpheus the time he needs for Fenrir to come to his rescue. But when weeks pass without Fenrir's arrival while Gwen only grows stronger, Orpheus looks to his unlikely student and wonders . . . Is there a way to steal Gwen's magic and save himself? The City that Shattered the World is the epic second book in the LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy series, the Cursed Mage. Fans of Critical Role and Arcane will be swept away by Fiona Fenn's emotional, character-driven story, where morally gray villains fight to earn their redemption."

Fiona Fenn (Author), Austin Ku, Lance West (Narrator)

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Bloodfyre

"Jackson Grey awakens inside Eden, a ruthless system ruled by an unseen Judge, with no memory of how he arrived and no clear way out. Survival demands more than strength. It demands adaptation, sacrifice, and choices that cannot be undone. As Jackson fights his way through a deadly dungeon, he begins to uncover unsettling truths about himself. A hidden bloodline awakens. A rare Domain tied to blood and destruction takes shape. With each victory, his power grows, but so does the cost. Monsters fall, alliances form, and the line between survival and monstrosity begins to blur. Guided by a legendary mentor and accompanied by a fierce archer whose fate becomes bound to his own, Jackson learns that the dungeon is only a fragment of something far larger. Ancient forces move in the shadows. A distant enemy watches and waits. Eden is not a game meant to be beaten, but a system designed to judge what a soul is willing to become. To escape, Jackson must make a choice that will define him forever. When the dungeon ends, the war does not. It has only just begun."

L.R. Monroe (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Hypernea: The Cursed Kingdom

"Seven decaying kingdoms. One ancient curse that threatens to destroy them all. High in a secluded tower, Prince Sigismund lives in quiet exile. He is an outcast in his own kingdom—his black eyes feared as the harbinger of the ruin that has swept across the land. Alone and blamed, he watches the world from afar, haunted by a fate he never chose. When his eighteenth birthday arrives, he knows he is out of time. Forced to make a daring escape from death or exile, he finds a world on the brink of war. On his perilous journey he meets others like him, and discovers their stories are bound by the same dark omen. A heartbroken moondrake. A valiant griffin. A whimsical fairy. All cursed with black eyes. But as a cantankerous old wizard brings them all together to save the world from coming destruction, the Dragonking has other plans. He wields the sinister Never-Was, a force that doesn't just hold the power to destroy life on Solarius—but to erase existence itself. Now, only Prince Sigismund and his unlikely allies stand between existence and total annihilation."

Kyle N. A. Becker (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Zen at the End of Religion: An Introduction for the Curious, the Skeptical, and the Spiritual but Not Religious

"Zen as the ideal path for those who have left institutional religion behind Do you feel there is something more to be found in life? Is there something more for your life? Traditionally people turn to religions to find that 'more.' Today, when cultures are in upheaval and traditional religions are collapsing, a prominent Zen teacher explores the possibility of a spirituality at the heart of all religions. Zen at the End of Religion is a brief introduction to Zen as a practical expression of perennial wisdom, a 'naturalistic perennialism.' The book offers a simple introduction to the core of Zen's why and how. While Zen is a rich and varied tradition, this introduction focuses on the essentials, the foundations of the Zen way. This book explores the Four Noble Truths, the Two Truths, the Ten Ox Herding Pictures, Zen meditation, samadhi, koans, enlightenment, and more."

James Ishmael Ford (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Under Fishbone Clouds

"'An unlikely love story set against the events of the last half-century in China . . . a poetic evocation of the country and its people.' —The New York Times When the Kitchen God is challenged by the Jade Emperor to fathom the workings of the human heart, he chooses to trace the lives of Jinyi and his wife, Yuying, from their blossoming love until their old age, in hope of finding an answer. The Kitchen God watches as government strictures split their family in two, living inside their hearts as they endure the losses of two children, homesickness, and isolation—all while keeping alive a love that survives famine, forced labor, and even death. Under Fishbone Clouds is a universal romance, a family saga, and a journey through Chinese history, myth, and culture. Following a young couple as their love grows and is tested during Mao's Cultural Revolution, this elegant debut novel provides a rare and personal glimpse into the birth of modern China. 'A powerful and mesmerizing novel, both mythic and intimate. . . . a masterful accomplishment of imagination, insight, and lyricism.' —Amy Tan, New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club"

Sam Meekings (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Underspin: The bruising, tender, intimate debut novel about the rise and fall of a table tennis superstar - 'Challengers but make it table tennis' Lit Hub

"Brought to you by Penguin. Ryan Lo begins playing table tennis at age eight. His brilliant but ruthless coach sees a talent in him that might be nurtured into greatness. Through an adolescence marked by hours of practice, matches away from home, clandestine relationships and a determination to win, Ryan ascends to the highest echelons of the game, just as he was supposed to. But here he is now, dead before his twenty-fifth birthday, leaving grief and confusion in his wake. Ryan Lo was meant to be great. What happened? Underspin delves beneath the pressure that forges a champion, and the vulnerability that makes a coming of age: the crackling intensity of a match, the push and pull of first love, and the great injustices committed within our closest relationships. '‘Challengers, but make it table tennis' Lit Hub, 'Most Anticipated Books of 2025' 'An eruption of a debut . . . with meticulous precision and tremendous heart' Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Chain-Gang All-Stars 'A superior force to be reckoned with' Neel Mukherjee, author of The Lives of Others and Choice 'A kaleidoscopic novel . . . Zhao's prose is a marvel' Rob Franklin, author of Great Black Hope © E Y Zhao 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

E Y Zhao (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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The Crack at the Heart of Everything

"He accidentally cursed himself . . . When the consequences get him exiled to the land he helped terrorize, can this evil wizard find redemption . . . and love? Orpheus can't believe it's come to this. After helping his childhood friend conquer the realm by raising an army of hell-beasts, the befuddled dark sorcerer finds himself banished when the price of his magic endangers the palace. Isolated and betrayed, the feared spellcaster isn't exactly thrilled when his irritating and handsome rival keeps stepping between him and certain doom. Ill at ease in the barren wasteland his powers created, Orpheus slowly warms to the charismatic ex-general's relentless overtures. But as his feelings grow more intense, the former villain struggles with an inconvenient calling towards heroism. Will dabbling in good deeds get him killed or open the doors to happily ever after? The Crack at the Heart of Everything is the charmingly swoon-worthy first book in an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy series. If you like character-driven stories, snarky humor, and well-earned redemption arcs, then you'll adore Fiona Fenn's unexpected hero's journey."

Fiona Fenn (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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The Book of Crows

"In his second novel, the acclaimed author of Under Fishbone Clouds reaches across Chinese history with lyrically interwoven tales of human longing. It is said that the Book of Crows contains the entire history of the world—past, present, and future. Equally sought after and feared, this mysterious book touches lives both high and low, young and old, ancient and modern. In a series of narratives spanning millennia, author Sam Meekings conjures a tale both epic and intimate. When a teenage girl is abducted, she soon finds herself facing a new life in a remote mountain brothel. Thousands of years later, a humble bureaucrat must search for a missing colleague in the rubble from a devastating landslide. While traveling the Silk Road, a medieval Franciscan monk offers shocking revelations in the form of a deathbed confession. And a Chinese poet must put grief aside to answer a call to the Emperor's palace. Each of them will in some way feel the powerful influence of the Book of Crows."

Sam Meekings (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Theo Chang Is Not a Cat

"Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third grade class! Theo Chang is thrilled his family adopted a new cat, but the cat is less thrilled about his new home. Can Theo find a way to befriend the kitty before his family gives up and takes him back to the shelter? Theo Chang loves Trainwhistle, his family's newly adopted cat. There's just one problem: Trainwhistle does not love Theo. Although he's a lovey-dovey lap cat with humans, Trainwhistle is very rough with other cats. And for some reason, he clearly thinks Theo is another cat. Chased around the apartment and bitten on the ankle by the ferocious feline, Theo doesn't know what to do! Too embarrassed about getting beaten up by his own cat, Theo can't ask his best friend Memo for advice, but when his parents start talking about returning Trainwhistle to the shelter, he realizes time is running out. Can Theo convince Trainwhistle he's a boy, not a cat, before it's too late? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Theo Chang welcomes readers into Mrs. Z's class where friendship and fun rule the school. Perfect for! ★ My Weirdtastic School fans ★ Reluctant readers ★ Classroom read-alouds ★ Andrew Clements fans ★ Cat lovers! ★ Families who've adopted a pet Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) - available for preorder now! Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation (#11) - available for preorder now! Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat (#12) - available for preorder now! *The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order! "

Mike Jung (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Squished: A Graphic Novel

"From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new audiobook, adapted from the graphic novel about finding your own space... especially when you're in a family of nine! Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated. Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up."

Megan Wagner Lloyd (Author), Amanda Carling, Austin Ku, Dana Wing Lau, Eric Yang, Felisha Wong, Genesis Oliver, Jo Yuan, Joana Chin, Katharine Chin, Morgan Chin, Patryce Williams, Quincy Surasmith, Rachel L. Jacobs (Narrator)

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The Wizard: When Words Kill

"Eighteen-year-old Cheng Jinxi is accused of brutally murdering a dozen of his relatives in just one night. Despite police officer Liang Yuanfeng doing everything he could to find evidence of his innocence, Cheng Jinxi confesses to the crime and is sent away to prison. Seven years later, a series of bizarre supernatural murders occur, and Liang Yuanfeng is given permission to bring Cheng Jinxi out of prison as a backup to help solve them. Cheng Jinxi is capable of bringing so much despair and pain with his powers, but Liang Yuanfeng believes the two of them can work together in the name of justice. And when the guilt and numbness he once felt fades into something new, Yuanfeng realizes... This new feeling is love."

Shi Wu (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Spelunky

"When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike-inspired platformer took the indie game community by storm with its combination of classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level generation. Four years later, Spelunky's HD remake went on to become PC Gamer's Game of the Year and earn perfect scores from Polygon and Eurogamer. But how is a 'perfect' game made? Spelunky is Boss Fight's first autobiographical book: the story of a game's creation as told by its creator. Using his own game as a vehicle, Derek Yu discusses such wide-ranging topics as randomization, challenge, indifferent game worlds, player feedback, development team dynamics, and what's required to actually finish a game. Grab some ropes, a mattock, and your favorite pug—this book is going to dig deep."

Derek Yu (Author), Austin Ku (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Austin Ku

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