Some of our favorites are recorded with big-name casts full of voices you may recognize, others are just the author or a voice actor sharing the work some are brand-new, others are classic literary texts reinvigorated through your headphones.

(Don't forget to sign up for the Audible free trial using your Amazon account before you go, to make working your way through that TBR pile even more affordable). The next time you find yourself in need of a creative way to pass the time, break out one of these best audiobooks of all time. You can take in a great literary classic or the best books of 2022 hands-free. Some people also process information better by listening rather than visually.

Audiobooks are ideal for a hands-free reading experience: when you can't get a seat on a crowded commuter train or to make the drive to work go faster, to help the miles fly by on family road trips when you need to keep everyone in the car occupied (and not fighting with each other) or while you're doing chores, preparing dinner or otherwise just have your hands occupied.

While we'll never give up the pleasure of cracking the spine and turning the pages of a great new book, the audio version fits a particular niche.

Best audio books of all time