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Entertaining audiobooks to escape with this summer

Lie back and listen along to some of our favourite books of the summer, brought to life by brilliant narrators. 

Lucy Pearson
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Summer is the season when rest and relaxation fly to the top of everyone's To Do list. If you're looking for the simplest way to unplug and unwind, why not try losing yourself in an entertaining audiobook.

Whether you’re sunbathing by the pool, road-tripping along the coast with friends, travelling to your favourite holiday spot, or just enjoying your daily walk in the park, an audiobook can make every moment of summer feel cinematic.

This selection of standout listens bring together beloved narrators, gripping plots, and characters who will stay with you long after you hit pause. From thrillers packed with twists to moving memoirs and sparkling romances, these audiobooks offer the perfect soundtrack for your summer adventures.

Entertaining audiobooks with celebrity narrators

Exciting thriller audiobooks full of twists

Moving romance and relationships audiobooks

Compelling new autobiography audiobooks

Immersive audiobooks of much-loved classics