Let’s face it: sometimes our tweens and teens have way too much downtime. So while they’re playing video games, scrolling through social media or taking a roadtrip, here are some fantastic options for them that cover a wide range of genres and themes.
Best Audiobooks for teens and tweens
- “The Harry Potter Series” by J.K. Rowling (narrated by Jim Dale)
- “The Hunger Games Trilogy” by Suzanne Collins (narrated by Carolyn McCormick)
- “The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series” by Rick Riordan (narrated by Jesse Bernstein)
- “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green (narrated by Kate Rudd)
- “The Maze Runner Trilogy” by James Dashner (narrated by Mark Deakins)
- “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak (narrated by Allan Corduner)
- “The Giver” by Lois Lowry (narrated by Ron Rifkin)
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee (narrated by Sissy Spacek)
- “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell (narrated by Rebecca Lowman and Sunil Malhotra)
- “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis (narrated by a full cast)
- “Divergent” by Veronica Roth (narrated by Emma Galvin)
- “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky (narrated by Noah Galvin)
- “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton (narrated by Jim Fyfe)
- “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline (narrated by Wil Wheaton)
- “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas (narrated by Bahni Turpin)
- “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo (narrated by a full cast)
- “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle (narrated by a full cast)
- “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” by J.R.R. Tolkien (narrated by Rob Inglis)
- “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho (narrated by Jeremy Irons)
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger (narrated by a full cast)
These audiobooks cover a variety of genres, including fantasy, dystopian, contemporary, and classic literature, offering a wide range of captivating stories for teen listeners and be sure to let us know your favorites!
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