Audiobook List

10 Best Audiobooks for April Listening

  • AUDIOBOOK

    AMERICAN FANTASY

    APRIL 7, 2026

AMERICAN FANTASY

by Emma Straub ; read by Marin Ireland

A fizzy exploration of love, fame, fantasy, middle age, and possibilities. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    WOLVERS

    APRIL 7, 2026

WOLVERS

by Taylor Brown ; read by Ramiz Monsef

Dramatic and very enjoyable. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    HONEY IN THE WOUND

    APRIL 7, 2026

HONEY IN THE WOUND

by Jiyoung Han ; read by Greta Jung

Jung carries the torch of hope and strength while conveying the despair of life during war. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    MAKING MESSIAH

    MARCH 24, 2026

MAKING MESSIAH

by Zack Lapinski Stephen J. Dubner ; read by Stephen J. Dubner

Dubner's joy in discovery shines through in his quest to understand Handel's legendary work. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

    APRIL 7, 2026

THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

by Evelyn Clarke ; read by Fiona Hardingham

Hardingham supports the novel’s layered structure, keeping the metafictional stakes and mounting danger aligned. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    SMALL BOAT

    APRIL 21, 2026

SMALL BOAT

by Vincent Delecroix ; translated by Helen Stevenson ; read by Ethan Reid & Rachel Atkins

The differing vantage points place listeners in the middle of this haunting moral disaster. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    LIKE THIS, BUT FUNNIER

    APRIL 7, 2026

LIKE THIS, BUT FUNNIER

by Hallie Cantor ; read by Helen Laser

Laser's performance paints an evocative picture of a funny and flawed woman facing professional and personal crossroads. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN

    APRIL 21, 2026

LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN

by Xochitl Gonzalez ; read by Elizabeth Rodriguez

This audiobook offers a look back at our recent past through the lens of hip, upwardly mobile young Brooklynites. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • AUDIOBOOK

    GHOST TOWN

    APRIL 28, 2026

GHOST TOWN

by Tom Perrotta ; read by Robert Petkoff

Perrotta’s fine prose brings into relief the daily details of a suburban teen dealing with the impact of personal loss. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

More Audiobook Lists

The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews

Featuring 343 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, YA, and audiobooks; also in this issue: an interview with Jenny Han, book news, what’s new on the podcast, and much more

subscribe
  • kirkus star
  • The Kirkus Star

    One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.

  • kirkus prize
  • The Kirkus Prize

    The Kirkus Prize is among the richest literary awards in America, awarding $50,000 in three categories annually.

Great Books & News Curated For You

Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in Kirkus Reviews. Get awesome content delivered to your inbox every week.

Thank you!

Close Quickview