Audible credit burning a hole in my digital pocket...suggestions?

[MNblockhead]

So, first someone on EN World (I'm forgetting who) turned me onto The Wandering Inn, like some addiction broker. Despite the number of books in the series I finished them all in a time period that makes me question if I have a problem.

I kept seeing Dungeon Crawler Carl being recommended and though it looked dumb. But I was jonesing and gave in. Damn it if I didn't get hooked. And then I finished THAT stash as well.

Now I have Audible credits building up in my account as I wait for Pirateaba or Matt Dinniman to make their next drop off.

Are there any other light fantasy or sci fi series or litrpg series, with good audio-book version, you would recommend? Note that there are books I would much rather read. With the Wandering Inn and Dungeon Crawler Carl, it isn't the word crafting that captures me, it is strong characters, interesting world building, and good voice actors. Books I can enjoy listening to on long drives and doing chores, making dinner, etc.

 

[Necropolitan]

If you have any interest in Warhammer 40K I can't recommend The Infinite and the Divine enough.

It's got a similar sense of humor to Terry Pratchett with the dark comedy Warhammer's known for.

I'd also recommend Johannes Cabal the Necromancer, first book in the Johannes Cabal series. It's a dark comedy set in a world inspired by HP Lovecraft. It doesn't have Lovecraft's bigotry though, so don't worry about that.

Spinning Silver's more serious. It's set in a fictional eastern European kingdom called Lithvas and has three main viewpoint characters. It's got a magic system based on deals and symbolism, it's empowering rather than a power fantasy, and has a lot of catharsis as you watch the protagonists help each other overcome their obstacles. It's got a lot of moments where you finally realize how the author was setting things up as they fall into place and it's great.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Locke Lamora, if you haven't read/heard them yet, are delightful.

Not necessarily light, but optimistic in dark times, is the wonderful The Bright Sword.

 

[Jeremy E Grenemyer]

I am hopelessly addicted to the Murderbot books by Martha Wells.

The narration by Kevin R. Free is spot on.

 

[MNblockhead]

Thanks all for the recommendations. I ended up getting Locke Lamora and Murderbot. I'll revisit and perhaps check out the other later.

If you have any interest in Warhammer 40K I can't recommend The Infinite and the Divine enough.

It's got a similar sense of humor to Terry Pratchett with the dark comedy Warhammer's known for.

I'd also recommend Johannes Cabal the Necromancer, first book in the Johannes Cabal series. It's a dark comedy set in a world inspired by HP Lovecraft. It doesn't have Lovecraft's bigotry though, so don't worry about that.

Spinning Silver's more serious. It's set in a fictional eastern European kingdom called Lithvas and has three main viewpoint characters. It's got a magic system based on deals and symbolism, it's empowering rather than a power fantasy, and has a lot of catharsis as you watch the protagonists help each other overcome their obstacles. It's got a lot of moments where you finally realize how the author was setting things up as they fall into place and it's great.

I'm a bit burned out on Warhammer 40k books. I've put the Johannes Cabel series and Spinning Silver on my list. Did you read Spinning Silver or listen to a narration? If that later, is the narration good?

Locke Lamora, if you haven't read/heard them yet, are delightful.

Not necessarily light, but optimistic in dark times, is the wonderful The Bright Sword.

I bought the Locke Lamora book but I'm wondering if it would be better to read it than to listen to it. When both George RR Martin and Patrick Rothfuss recommend it, I'm thinking it may be better enjoyed reading rather than listening. But reviewers commented on the great narration, so I took a chance.

Not really interested in another take on Arthurian legends, so I passed on The Bright Sword.

I am hopelessly addicted to the Murderbot books by Martha Wells.

The narration by Kevin R. Free is spot on.

This looks perfect for what I'm looking for. I also bought it.

 

[zottel]

My top recommendations:

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. It's suoer fun with great characters, and not to deep. Often feels like a RPG campaign, imho.

Spoiler: Light spoiler

A group of monsters are forced to escort an unlikely Empress to troy, in a faux history setting.

The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, spoken by James Marsters. Marsters just fits so perfectly, I can't imagine reading the books tbh. Harry Dresden is a wizard that works as a detective. It's heavily inspired by Noir, an is heavy on the tropes. The detective bit gets less important to the story in the latter books, as his power grows.

 

[TheSword]

Wheel of Time if you haven’t already. Unless it’s not your cup of tea.

The Witcher Books are excellent.

It’s not fantasy fiction but I really enjoyed listening to Malcolm Gladwell’s books on audible. Very thought provoking and reveal a bit about the human condition.

 

[Necropolitan]

I'm a bit burned out on Warhammer 40k books. I've put the Johannes Cabel series and Spinning Silver on my list. Did you read Spinning Silver or listen to a narration? If that later, is the narration good?

I both read and listened to Spinning Silver. The narration's good in my opinion.

The same for Johannes Cabal, but they switched narrators after the first book and I thought it was a massive downgrade.

And Audible lets you listen to previews, so it should be easy to figure out if you like the narrators. I remember getting one audiobook without listening to a preview and being surprised by the narrator having an incredibly thick French accent and great difficulty pronouncing the fantasy words. He pronounced "Dracolich" as "Drahcolichy."

 

[doctorbadwolf]

My top recommendations:

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. It's suoer fun with great characters, and not to deep. Often feels like a RPG campaign, imho.

Spoiler: Light spoiler

A group of monsters are forced to escort an unlikely Empress to troy, in a faux history setting.

The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, spoken by James Marsters. Marsters just fits so perfectly, I can't imagine reading the books tbh. Harry Dresden is a wizard that works as a detective. It's heavily inspired by Noir, an is heavy on the tropes. The detective bit gets less important to the story in the latter books, as his power grows.

Likewise the Cinder Spires by Jim Butcher. Lovely crystal powered airship fantasy, and the narrator whose name i forget is perfect for the story.

I have also been enjoying The Knight and THe Moth but it is an unfinished series.

The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix is a good pick, as well.