47 hr 47 min · 98/100 credit valueThe Stand
Written by Stephen King and narrated by Grover Gardner.
At 47 hours and 47 minutes, the complete and uncut edition is one of the strongest pure runtime values for a single credit.
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Best audiobooks over 20 hours
Long audiobooks can make one membership credit work harder, but length alone does not guarantee a good listen.
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47 hr 47 min · 98/100 credit value
45 hr 30 min · 97/100 credit valueThe Way of Kings
Written by Brandon Sanderson and narrated by Kate Reading & Michael Kramer.
At roughly 45.5 hours, this is exceptional time-per-credit value for listeners ready for a major epic.
30 hr 40 min · 96/100 credit value11/22/63
Written by Stephen King and narrated by Craig Wasson.
The 30-hour-and-40-minute runtime delivers excellent time-per-credit value without depending on a series commitment.
24 hr 39 min · 95/100 credit valueThe Final Empire
Written by Brandon Sanderson and narrated by Michael Kramer.
Nearly 25 hours, a clear magic system, and Michael Kramer’s narration make this a strong first-credit fantasy choice.
24 hr 54 min · 92/100 credit valueSmuggler
Written by Roger Reaves and narrated by Roger Reaves.
The 24 hr 54 min edition is read by its author, adding direct voice and context; compare the current cash price before spending a credit.
24 hr 25 min · 92/100 credit valuePowers and Thrones
Written by Dan Jones and narrated by Dan Jones.
The 24 hr 25 min edition is read by its author, adding direct voice and context; compare the current cash price before spending a credit.
21 hr 43 min · 92/100 credit valueThe Plantagenets
Written by Dan Jones and narrated by Dan Jones.
The 21 hr 43 min edition is read by its author, adding direct voice and context; compare the current cash price before spending a credit.
21 hr 2 min · 92/100 credit valueDune
Written by Frank Herbert and narrated by Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Simon Vance & cast.
At just over 21 hours, Dune offers substantial credit value and a large-scale ensemble production.
20 hr 7 min · 92/100 credit valueThe Girl with the Duck Tattoo
Written by Sarma Melngailis and narrated by Sarma Melngailis.
The 20 hr 7 min edition is read by its author, adding direct voice and context; compare the current cash price before spending a credit.
65 hr 31 min · 89/100 credit valueTorrent Witches Cozy Mysteries Complete Box Set: Books 1-10
Written by Tess Lake and narrated by Natalie Duke.
At 65 hr 31 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Natalie Duke.
59 hr 26 min · 89/100 credit valueZombies!
Written by R S Merritt and narrated by Virtual Voice.
At 59 hr 26 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Virtual Voice.
53 hr 26 min · 89/100 credit valueThe Artemis War Omnibus
Written by Adam Gaffen and narrated by Jane Weatherstone & Veronica Wylie.
At 53 hr 26 min, this is a high-runtime credit candidate, with the complete performance led by Jane Weatherstone & Veronica Wylie.