Audio Fiction
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Oct 3
The New York Times Audio Fiction bestseller list, week of October 3, 2026.
“Thirteen short stories, set in the Empyrean world, in which cadets compete to earn the bond of a dragon. Read by Justis Bolding, Jake Bordeaux et al. 5 hours, 52 minutes unabridged”
“As things get tougher during the Depression, several women look for ways to improve their circumstances. Read by Jenna Lamia and January LaVoy. 28 hours, 44 minutes unabridged.”
“A Coast Guard vet named Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, are trapped in a fantasy dungeon. Read by Jeff Hays. 13 hours, 31 minutes unabridged.”
“Lowen Ashleigh is hired by the husband of an injured writer to complete her popular series and uncovers a horrifying truth; the basis of the movie. Read by Vanessa Johansson and Amy Landon. 8 hours, 10 minutes unabridged.”
“The second book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. Carl and Donut confront an ancient spell and heightened dangers. Read by Jeff Hays. 11 hours, 28 minutes unabridged.”
“The third book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. Carl and Donut are up against a subway system filled with monsters. Read by Jeff Hays and the Critical Drinker. 16 hours, 54 minutes unabridged.”
“An elderly woman who was once Australia’s youngest convicted murderer tries to keep her previous life hidden. Read by Hannah Fredericksen and Jenny Seedsman. 9 hours, 20 minutes unabridged.”
“The fourth book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. Obstacles abound on the fifth floor of the dungeon. Read by Jeff Hays. 18 hours, 3 minutes unabridged.”
“A man travels to a small Southern town, where he purchases pencil drawings of local residents and exchanges them for stories. Read by David Morse. 13 hours, 12 minutes unabridged.”
“The fifth book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. The action moves to the sixth floor, which is known as the Hunting Grounds. Read by Jeff Hays. 23 hours, 33 minutes unabridged.”
“The sixth book in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series. On the eighth floor, Carl and Donut must capture a dangerous monster. Read by Jeff Hays, Patrick Warburton, Travis Baldree and Annie Ellicott. 26 hours, 46 minutes unabridged.”
“The eighth book in the “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series. A sense of normalcy might be a set-up that spells danger for Carl and Donut. Read by Jeff Hays. 20 hours, 27 minutes unabridged.”