One of my favorite ways to read sci-fi is via audiobook. Narration lends a whole new aspect to books; narrators are often in on the jokes, and know how to pronounce the names of characters and planets. I can listen to the dulcet tones of my favorite narrators while I garden, commute, or do the dishes. For sci-fi, this is particularly great because while I’m doing boring 2022 human stuff, my brain is riding dragons on Pern or saving humans with a murderbot. It’s a win-win for both the chore list and my attention span. If you’re looking to start with some solidly good audiobooks, I’ve gathered the first books of 10 sci-fi series audiobooks here. As a bonus, all are written by female authors (to the best of my current knowledge), and the list includes multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winners. Go forth and explore! In all, this list of sci-fi series audiobooks comprises 10 series and over 50 books. With all that listening to do, my garden should be in pristine condition for a long time. What will you do while surfing the galaxy, and what other sci-fi series audiobooks do you recommend? If you’re going to start with novel-length sci-fi, start here. The Emperor has summoned contestants and their cavaliers from across the Houses to compete for a place as his immortal side. Gideon herself would prefer not to attend, but Harrowhark of the Ninth House has chosen her as her cavalier, so Gideon dons her traditional skull makeup, straps on her sword, grabs her dirty magazines, and goes. Doro, who can change bodies at will, fears no one except Anyanwu. Anyanwu, who can shapeshift and heal with kisse, fears no one but Doro. Together, destiny leads them from Africa to the New World, weaving a new Pattern as they go. I’ve read this series twice and am currently listening to the audio, which adds a whole extra level of snark. It’s indescribably delightful. For more SF/F for your ear holes, check out these top sci-fi audiobooks from 2019 and the best fantasy series audiobooks, too.
