Everand Readers Recommend 5 Bestselling Audiobooks That Are Perfect for Fall
From moving memoirs to dark romance and gripping sci-fi, this list has something for everyone!
Key Takeaways
- Everand offers a wide selection of audiobooks and ebooks through its monthly subscription plan.
- The 5 featured audiobooks range from Tara Westover’s memoir to Pierce Brown’s sci-fi epic.
- Reader reviews highlight compelling narration and emotional storytelling.
Ever wish you could peek at what everyone else is listening to before you pick your next audiobook? Welcome to Everand, a monthly audiobook and ebook subscription service created by Scribd, with plans starting at $11.99 for one title a month. Higher tiers unlock more titles, and the catalog includes Read With Jenna picks, Sarah J. Maas novels and more. Everand also has a bestseller list that shows what other listeners are downloading right now. Below, we pulled five audiobooks from the list that suit fall listening, from a cozy family story to a sci-fi epic.
‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett
Read by Ann Patchett herself, this novel is filled with heart. When 53-year-old Daphne Fuller runs into her ex-stepfather, Eddie Triplett, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City after not seeing him for decades, she is surprised at how much she missed him. After all, he was only married to her mother for about a year, and after a tragedy tore them apart, they lost touch. Now that they are reunited, Daphne and Eddie are determined to not be separated again. A family-driven story that will leave listeners smiling.
What Everand users are saying: “This was such a beautifully told story. I really appreciated the decision to have Ann Patchett herself narrate it, as it brought a sense of intimacy to the listening experience as you hear the words directly from the author’s mouth. After all, no one knows something better than its creator. Overall, this was a wonderful listen and a magnificent novel!”
‘Educated’ by Tara Westover
Ranked the No. 1 memoir audiobook on Everand, this story is narrated by Julia Whelan and written by Tara Westover, who reveals what it was like growing up in a survivalist Mormon household in rural Idaho. She spends her days working in her father’s junkyard and being homeschooled by her parents. But when her older brother leaves for college, Tara discovers there’s an entirely different way of life—and she’s determined to experience it herself. Through sheer determination and hard work, Tara earns her way into Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, only to realize just how sheltered her upbringing truly was.
What Everand users are saying: “I absolutely loved this book. I couldn’t stop reading because I just had to know what happened next. There were so many moments I wanted to shake Tara Westover and make her see how badly her family was treating and manipulating her, but I also think that’s what makes her story so powerful. I loved how honestly she wrote about the guilt, confusion and struggle of questioning everything she’d been taught. More than anything, it’s about learning to think for yourself and having the courage to build your own identity, even when it means leaving your old life behind.”
‘Harvest Season’ by Brynne Weaver
The second book in Brynne Weaver’s The Seasons of Carnage trilogy is narrated by Robert Hatchet and Samantha Brentmoor. It takes place in the town of Cape Carnage, which is filled with secrets, and follows Nolan Rhodes, who is determined to uncover them. But every time he does, another secret emerges. Harper Starling is one of the people with secrets, and she’s hoping to leave it all behind her, but when Nolan finds out, their feelings for one another become complicated
What Everand users are saying: “Harvest Season had me completely hooked from beginning to end. Brynne Weaver somehow managed to make this book dark, twisted, emotional, and impossible to put down all at the same time. The ending absolutely wrecked me. I was not prepared for how emotional it would get, and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.”
‘Red Rising’ by Pierce Brown
If you want an audiobook that makes long fall evenings fly by, this bestselling sci-fi epic, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, is an easy pick. Darrow belongs to the Red caste, the lowest tier in humanity’s color-coded hierarchy. He spends his days working, which he thinks will make Mars livable for future generations. When he learns that humans have already made Mars livable, Darrow decides to get revenge by infiltrating the legendary Institute, which could change his life—and everyone else’s—for decades to come.
What Everand users are saying: “This is easily one of the greatest works of science fiction ever penned. It flawlessly combines elements from a variety of inspirations with a deeply moving and engaging style. Absolutely one of the best books I’ve encountered in years!”
‘The Burning Side’ by Sarah Damoff
From the author of The Bright Years comes this moving novel narrated by Stacy Gonzalez, Timothy Andrés Pabon and Jackie Sanders. The story follows April and Leo, a young couple who move to April’s childhood home with their two young children after a fire destroys their home. But April’s dad has just been given a devastating diagnosis—and her mom hasn’t shared the news yet. Told through multiple perspectives, the novel explores what it’s like when one couple is on the edge of destruction and another is working through difficult news. A heart-wrenching family tale that will enthrall listeners.
What Everand users are saying: “This is an emotional, honest and deeply human novel that will stay with me long after I turn the last page. If you enjoy character-driven stories that explore marriage, family, and the enduring power of love, I highly recommend this one. Sarah Damoff has written a beautiful story about love in all its forms—romantic love, family, forgiveness and the quiet ways we continue choosing each other through life’s hardest moments.”
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