Audiobook picks organized by mood, genre and listening situation. Where a particular recording matters, check the narrator and whether it is unabridged before you buy.

Science fiction. Science fiction for movie and TV fans , audiobooks like Ender’s Game and cyberpunk audiobooks .

Fantasy. Epic fantasy for beginners , audiobooks like The Hobbit and audiobooks like Game of Thrones .

Thriller and mystery. Late-night thrillers , suspense , mysteries for rainy days and mysteries for TV watchers .

Horror and survival. Horror audiobooks and survival stories .

Choosing a format. Multiple narrators and full-cast recordings and audiobooks for series reading-order beginners .