Audiobooks

Audiobooks offer a flexible way to enjoy stories that fit easily into the rhythm of everyday life. Whether you're commuting, exercising or unwinding at home, they make it easy to stay immersed in a good book.

Penguin’s audiobook collection spans fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles, bringing much-loved stories and new voices to life through expert narration. Browse our popular books collection to find audiobooks that match your interests and listening habits. 

Spanning memoir, literary fiction and imaginative worlds, these audiobooks highlight the breadth of Penguin’s catalogue and offer memorable listening experiences. 

In Nobody’s Girl, narrated by Gabra Zackman and Therese Plummer, Virginia Roberts Giuffre shares a powerful and deeply personal account of survival and resilience, tracing her fight for justice and her journey towards reclaiming her voice. 

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans unfolds through letters and connections, exploring relationships, identities and the ways we communicate across distances and time. Performed by a full cast of narrators, each voice as distinct as the letters they bring to life.

Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld, SenLinYu's Alchemised places transformation at the heart of the narrative, weaving together imagination and self-discovery in a richly imagined story. 

From bestselling favourites to widely shared BookTok picks, there’s something for every listener.

Covering immersive fiction books, thought-provoking non-fiction and stories for younger listeners, these titles are your guide to the best new audiobooks available right now. 

For those keen to stay up to date, you can also browse new book releases, where new titles across formats continue to shape the reading – and listening – conversation. 

Drawing together new voices and compelling narratives, these highly-anticipated releases offer a glimpse of the stories and ideas set to shape listening in the months ahead.  

If you’re planning your next listen, these are the audiobooks in Australia worth looking forward to.

Audiobooks for young listeners capture stories with vivid detail, sparking imagination and holding attention across every age group. For younger children, music, sound effects and expressive narration create a spellbinding listening experience. Older readers can revisit their favourite stories or encounter new ones through innovative, performance-led interpretations. 

As audiobooks in Australia continue to grow in popularity, they offer a flexible and engaging way for kids and teens to enjoy stories at their own pace. You can also browse our children’s books for more ways to support a love of reading alongside listening. 

Popular audiobooks invite listeners to revisit celebrated stories in an exciting new form or to experience standout performances that add dimension to familiar narratives. 

For those new to audiobooks, this selection is a helpful place to begin, with recommendations across genres.

Penguin's audiobook collections bring together a wide range of stories, ideas and voices, making it easy to find your next listen. Across fiction and non-fiction titles, these collections highlight audiobooks suited to every interest, mood and moment.

Browse the full range of audiobook collections and start listening — there’s always something new to hear.