The Best 25 Long Audiobooks for When You Want to Get Lost in a Story

If I’m being 100% honest, my default choice is always to pick an audiobook between 30 minutes and 10 hours, because these are on the shorter side.

And if you’ve been following my book reviews for the past few years, you know my attention span has been a bit all over the place.

However, sometimes I do get in the mood for a longer audiobook – perhaps if I want a story to immerse myself in for a while.

If you’re like me or just in the mood for a very long audiobook, then the ones on this list are definitely worth checking out.

I’ve included everything from romance and thrillers to epic fantasy books, and trust me, you’re going to have so much fun with them!

The Lost Sisterhood by Anne Fortier – 25 Hours

If you love stories that blend history, adventure, and a little mystery, this one’s for you.

Diana, a scholar obsessed with the legend of the Amazons, gets a chance to prove they were real.

She follows clues from Oxford to North Africa and Greece, and uncovers ancient secrets while dodging danger at every turn.

This book jumps between the past and present and it ties Diana’s journey to the story of Myrina, an Amazon queen fighting to save her sisters.

It’s a thrilling ride full of strong women, lost history, and hidden treasures – what’s not to love?

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith – 15 Hours

This is one of those stories that stays with you.

It follows Francie Nolan, a young girl growing up in early 1900s Brooklyn.

Life isn’t easy – her family struggles with poverty, and she faces heartbreak and hardships.

But Francie is a dreamer, and despite everything, she finds beauty in the world around her.

This book is about family, resilience, and hope.

It’s bittersweet, sometimes heartbreaking, but also deeply comforting.

If you’ve ever felt like the underdog, you’ll connect with Francie.

Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith – 45 Hours

This is a deep dive into the life of one of the most famous artists in history.

It goes beyond the usual troubled genius narrative to show Vincent van Gogh as a real person – his struggles, his relationships (especially with his brother Theo), and how he created his incredible paintings.

It’s detailed but never dull, and you’ll walk away feeling like you truly understand him.

If you’re even a little bit fascinated by art or human resilience, this is worth the listen.

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor – 19 Hours

Set in contemporary India, this gripping novel follows the intertwined lives of three people: Ajay, a servant who rises through the ranks of a powerful family; Sunny, a reckless heir; and Neda, a journalist caught in a world of corruption, wealth, and violence.

This story is filled with intrigue, action, and emotional turmoil.

It’s a complex tale of family, power, and ambition, with plenty of twists to keep you on edge.

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo – 21 Hours

This is a big, emotional family story that feels so real.

It follows a couple, Marilyn and David, who are still madly in love after decades together.

But their four daughters? They’re struggling – with past mistakes, secrets, and figuring out their own lives.

When a long-lost family member suddenly reappears, everything shifts.

This book captures the chaos, love, and messiness of family in such a warm, relatable way.

If you like heartfelt dramas with complicated but lovable characters, this is perfect.

Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher – 41 Hours

Set in 1930s Cornwall, this novel follows Judith Dunbar, a young woman left at a British boarding school while her family moves moves to Singapore.

She becomes close with a wealthy family and gets swept into their glamorous world – until World War II changes everything.

Through love, loss, and war, Judith grows up and finds her way back home.

It’s long, but the storytelling is so rich that you’ll get lost in it.

Wild Swans by Jung Chang – 23 Hours

This memoir spans three generations of women in 20th-century China, starting with the author’s grandmother, who was a warlord’s concubine, and following the lives of her mother and herself.

It’s a deeply moving account of the Cultural Revolution and the women’s struggles within it.

What I found really striking was how it combined personal stories with history.

This is an inspiring and powerful look at how individuals survive in times of great political upheaval.

Jefferson’s Daughters by Catherine Kerrison – 17 Hours

This audiobook tells the fascinating and often heartbreaking story of Thomas Jefferson’s three daughters: Martha and Maria, who were born into privilege, and Harriet, his daughter with his enslaved woman, Sally Hemings.

The book explores the different paths they took in life, shaped by their race and circumstances, while providing insight into early American society.

It’s a deeply thought-provoking narrative about race, family, and identity, shedding light on a complicated chapter in history.