You loved them on screen, now listen to celebrities read your favourite stories. It’s always a delight to pick up a familiar story and find an unexpected famous friend in the narrator’s booth, especially when that celebrity has a spectacular talent for narration. From classics narrated by celebrities, such as Jodie Comer’s magical rendition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, to modern favourites, like James McAvoy’s energetic take as Morpheus in Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, this list features some of literature’s greatest stories brought to life by some of Hollywood’s greatest talents. We’ve gathered the best celebrity narrated audiobooks to get you started.

Oh, and if celebrity narrated memoirs are more your style, check out our collection of star-studded autobiographies.
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    • The Woman in Black

    • By: Susan Hill
    • Narrated by: Paapa Essiedu
    • Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 13-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,650 ratings
    • Performed by: Paapa Essiedu
    • The I May Destroy You actor takes Susan Hill’s classic ghost story to chilling new heights with his exceptional narration. Just the right amount of tension combined with the 3D sound effects might leave even the most steadfast horror fans genuinely nervous, ‘I felt like I was in the room at times’ – Audible listener. ‘The atmospheric sound, superb narration and a powerful story all combined to draw me into a terrifying world’- Michael, Audible listener.
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    • Mrs. Wickham

    • By: Sarah Page
    • Narrated by: Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, full cast
    • Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
    • Release date: 08-09-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,723 ratings
    • Performed by: Jessie Buckley
    • Jessie Buckley delivers an extraordinary performance as Lydia Bennett in this hugely popular Pride and Prejudice spin off where the youngest Bennett sister takes centre stage. If you’re a fan of period dramas featuring witty banter, romance and a badass heroine, you’ll delight in this audio drama with messages that still resonate today. Jessie Buckley, whose credits include Fargo, Thinking of Ending Things, Wild Rose and Women Talking, earned BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for her role in the drama The Lost Daughter and recently won the Laurence Olivier Award for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the West End revival of Cabaret. With the addition of Johnny Flynn (Lovesick, Stardust) and a full cast, Mrs Wickham lets Austen’s endearing characters live on for modern audiences.
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    • The Little Mermaid

    • By: Hans Christian Andersen, Dina Gregory
    • Narrated by: Leigh-Anne Pinnock
    • Length: 43 mins
    • Release date: 23-03-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 191 ratings
    • Performed by: Leigh-Anne Pinnock
    • Leigh-Anne Pinnock, member of one of the best-selling girl groups of all time Little Mix, beautifully narrates a magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. Listeners beware, this tale’s ending does not follow the popular version you know, it’s a lot more sinister. Not just a listen for the kids, in just 43 minutes you will be immersed in the depths of the ocean with a beautiful 3D soundscape available in Dolby Atmos. The combination of Leigh-Anne’s soothing tones and the immersive sounds of the sea truly makes for a hypnotic listen. Audible listener Tim says ’I would listen to Leigh-Anne Pinnock narrate my every thought if I could, her voice is beautiful and the background effects made the story so captivating.’
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    • The Jane Austen Collection

    • An Audible Original Drama
    • By: Jane Austen
    • Narrated by: Claire Foy, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billie Piper, Florence Pugh, Emma Thompson
    • Length: 45 hrs
    • Release date: 05-11-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,676 ratings
    • Performed by: Claire Foy, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billie Piper, Florence Pugh, Emma Thompson
    • Austen fans continue to rejoice. The stars have aligned to bring to life the beloved author’s tales of the English gentry, perfectly capturing her biting social commentary in six brilliant works. Listen to Sense and Sensibility narrated by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, whose TV credits include the acclaimed Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. Pride and Prejudice narrated by Claire Foy, who played Queen Elizabeth II in the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown. Mansfield Park narrated by Billie Piper, star and co-creator of I Hate Suzie. Emma and Northanger Abbey narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson. And finally, Persuasion narrated by Don't Worry Darling actress Florence Pugh.
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    • The Rebound

    • By: Leeanne Slade
    • Narrated by: Claudia Jessie
    • Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 30-03-23
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,560 ratings
    • Performed by: Claudia Jessie
    • When a proposal sends the marriage-averse Kitty reeling, she decides that a summer break will help her get over her cold feet so she can one day walk down the aisle to her boyfriend Archie. Then a sexy work enemy enters. One named Leo Evans. If you’re obsessed with the phenomenon that is Bridgerton, you may recognise the voice of Eloise Bridgerton as the narrator of Leeanne Slade’s The Rebound. From the Regency era to a modern day rom-com, Claudia Jessie’s proves her magic is versatile, ensuring this story is unputdownable (or the audiobook equivalent…) capturing the perfectly imperfect characters that will leave you laughing-out-loud at their antics, and praying they’ll find their happy ever afters. ‘I finished this audible book in 2 days even while at work! I just fell in love with the characters and Claudia Jessie’s narration was sublime! Do yourself a favour & start this book today! It’s romantic, heartfelt, funny & raw! I can’t wait until it’s made into a movie too.’ – pjy, Audible listener.
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    • Oracle

    • Oracle, Book 1
    • By: Andrew Pyper
    • Narrated by: Joshua Jackson
    • Series: Oracle, Book 1
    • Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 17-08-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 438 ratings
    • Performed by: Joshua Jackson
    • Best known for his portrayal of Pacey in teen drama Dawson's Creek and Peter Bishop in the sci-fi series Fringe, Joshua Jackson performs this high-stakes supernatural mystery with perfect pacing (no pun intended) and an innate ability to determine when to dial up the tension, keeping the listener gripped throughout. Oracle follows Nate Russo, an FBI psychic who has a unique of seeing the moment before the crime played out by touching people close to the missing person. But sometimes gifts come at a price.
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    • The Sandman

    • By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
    • Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen
    • Series: The Sandman, Book 1
    • Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
    • Release date: 15-07-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 15,575 ratings
    • Performed by: James McAvoy and a full cast
    • Before the release of the hit Netflix adaptation, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman was adapted and directed for audio by multi-award-winner Dirk Maggs with James McAvoy as Morpheus. McAvoy, whose performances in The Last King of Scotland and Atonement earned him BAFTA nominations, is no stranger to the fantasy world, portraying Charles Xavier in the X-Men series, and more recently Lord Asriel in the HBO adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

      The star cast also includes Riz Ahmed (Venom; Mogul Mowgli; Sound of Metal), Kat Dennings (2 Broke Girls), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Samantha Morton (The Whale), Bebe Neuwirth (Frasier; The Good Fight), Andy Serkis (Star Wars; Lord of the Rings), Michael Sheen (Good Omens), and Neil Gaiman himself appears as the narrator. The cinematic soundscape and original musical score will draw you right in to this heart-stopping tale that blends history with horror, fantasy and mythology. Originally a graphic novel, fans were eager to see how this story would translate to audio and have not been disappointed, ‘I didn’t know how they would adapt the graphic novel but I am simply blown away by the acting. I feel absolutely transported into the world of The Endless.’ – Audible listener.
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    • Geneva

    • By: Richard Armitage
    • Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Nicola Walker, Jane Perry
    • Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
    • Release date: 20-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,349 ratings
    • Performed by: Richard Armitage
    • Armitage, whose distinctive baritone has made him a favourite amongst Audible members, narrates his thrilling debut Geneva alongside Nicola Walker (Spooks; Unforgotten) and Jane Perry (Hitman). The Hobbit actor has written a complex fast-paced thriller that follows Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier who has begun to show signs of the disease that her father is currently suffering, and a technology that could not only change medicine forever, it could save her life. Captivated Audible listener Mehjabeen says, ‘This was a rollercoaster of a listen and I never lost focus for a minute! In the vein of Orphan Black, it intertwined the amazing but potentially dangerous effects of scientific discovery with a really human story and fascinating characters. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire ride!’. If you’ve already listened to this one, you can pre-order Richard’s next thriller, The Cut.
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    • Oliver Twist

    • By: Charles Dickens, Marty Ross - adaptation, Sam Mendes
    • Narrated by: Brian Cox, Daniel Kaluuya, Nicola Coughlan, Adeel Akhtar, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Kit Connor, Diane Morgan, Julia Davis, Nick Mohammed, Patricia Allison, Emilio Villa Muhammad, Elijah Wolf
    • Series: The Dickens Collection
    • Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
    • Release date: 30-11-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,130 ratings
    • With performances by: Brian Cox, Daniel Kaluuya & Nicola Coughlan
    • Golden Globe winner Brian Cox, aka Logan Roy on the smash-hit series Succession, plays the criminal mastermind Fagin in Audible’s dramatised version of Dickens' Oliver Twist. The star-studded cast also includes Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther) as Bill Sikes and Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) as Nancy. 19th century London comes alive with sublime performances and an original score by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells who also composed the coming-of-age musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This Audible Original drama was produced by Academy-Award winning director Sam Mendes whose awe-inspiring credits includes the film American Beauty which earned him the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Director and more recently 1917 for which he received the BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
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    • The Dutch House

    • By: Ann Patchett
    • Narrated by: Tom Hanks
    • Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
    • Release date: 24-09-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,902 ratings
    • Performed by: Tom Hanks
    • Given his talents as an Academy Award-winning actor and bestselling author, it’s no surprise that Tom Hanks excels as a narrator. His emotional range, from childlike wonder to grown-up resentment, complements Ann Patchett’s intricate, intimate, heart-wrenching novel about family and forgiveness. Spanning five decades, The Dutch House centers on Maeve and Danny Conroy, siblings bound by abandonment, loss, and a shared obsession with their childhood home—a stunning mansion in the suburbs outside Philadelphia, which their father snapped up, fully furnished, at an estate sale. Danny, who is several years younger and protected by his strong yet vulnerable sister, tells their story, and Hanks captures his voice in all its bemusement, bitterness, and tenderness. Troubled families are Patchett’s specialty—and Hanks brings the complicated, confounding Conroys to life unforgettably.
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    • The Color Purple

    • By: Alice Walker
    • Narrated by: Samira Wiley
    • Series: Color Purple, Book 1
    • Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 19-05-20
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 443 ratings
    • Performed by: Samira Wiley
    • Winner of a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, Alice Walker's The Color Purple has inspired a film, directed by Steven Spielberg and nominated for 11 Oscars, and a Broadway musical. Set in rural Georgia between 1910 and 1940, the novel, told through a series of letters, follows the coming of age and awakening of Celie, a Black woman who has been demeaned, abused, and oppressed her whole life. Ultimately, guided by three strong women, she finds her own voice and realizes that she deserves to be loved.

      Samira Wiley, an actress known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and The Handmaid's Tale, Samira Wiley brings Celie's wrenching and ultimately uplifting journey to life with genuine emotion and heart. Audible listener Shannon raves, 'Samira Wiley's performance is beyond engaging ... it is breathtaking.'
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    • To Kill a Mockingbird

    • By: Harper Lee
    • Narrated by: Sissy Spacek
    • Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 08-07-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,595 ratings
    • Performed by: Sissy Spacek
    • Harper Lee won a Pulitzer Prize—and the hearts of millions—for her deeply affecting novel of kindness and cruelty, prejudice and inclusion in the Deep South. Atticus Finch, respected lawyer and devoted single father, is the story’s hero, a man of honor who risks everything to defend an innocent Black man accused of a terrible crime. To Kill a Mockingbird is also a touching coming-of-age tale, told from the point of view of Atticus’s scrappy young daughter, Scout—and that’s where narrator Sissy Spacek shines. A native Texan, the Academy Award-winning actress brings her authentic Southern accent to tell the story in Scout’s voice. To quote The New York Times Book Review: ‘You forget you’re listening to the voice of an adult, so wholly do Spacek’s Southern rhythms embody the young tomboy as she witnesses the racial injustices of the Depression-era South unfold before her.’
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    • Heartburn

    • By: Nora Ephron
    • Narrated by: Meryl Streep
    • Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 09-07-13
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,378 ratings
    • Performed by: Meryl Streep
    • Nora Ephron, screenwriter of rom-com favourites like When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle made her literary debut with Heartburn. The novel follows the complications that arise when Rachel Samstat, at seven months pregnant, finds out that her husband is in love with another woman. Throughout the story, Rachel teeters between wanting to win her husband back and hoping for his untimely death. The one constant that remains is Rachel’s love of food and her belief that a good recipe can solve any problem. Heartburn is a hilarious, laugh-out-loud audiobook, made even better by the endearing narration of living legend Meryl Streep. Meryl, who holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor, performs with the perfect combination of heartbreak, agony, and self-deprecating comedy.

      ‘Like warm buttery toast on a cold autumn day…. Meryl Streep is just so perfect narrating this heartbreaking yet charming classic. The soft satire interspersed with thoughtful recipes. The way Nora writes about betrayal and the breakdown of a marriage is just so beautiful. In parts gut wrenching, yet graceful and admirable. A sense of humour is essential to survive any grievance life throws at us. This book will stay with me forever.’ - Jess Johnson, Audible listener.
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    • War and Peace

    • By: Leo Tolstoy, Louise Maude - translator, Aylmer Maude - translator
    • Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
    • Length: 60 hrs and 14 mins
    • Release date: 04-11-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 534 ratings
    • Performed by: Thandiwe Newton
    • ‘Thandiwe Newton's performance deserves awards of the highest accolades’ – Audible listener. We couldn’t agree more. It truly takes a seasoned pro to be prepared to take on Tolstoy’s epic novel of love and war and to deliver a magnificent performance right to the end. And the multi award-winning actress does just that. Known for starring in Beloved, Mission: Impossible 2, The Pursuit of Happyness, For Colored Girls, Line of Duty, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Westworld and more, Thandiwe’s ability to inhabit every palpable character and to weave the complex narrative that follows aristocratic families and their fates amidst the war intertwined with philosophical essays, is truly what makes this a remarkable listen. If you have always wanted to tick War and Peace off your ‘to read’ bucket list, this rendition is a way forward. As Virginia Woolf once said ’There remains the greatest of all novelists--for what else can we call the author of War and Peace?’.
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    • Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection

    • By: Stephen Fry - introductions, Arthur Conan Doyle
    • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
    • Series: Sherlock Holmes, Book 1-6
    • Length: 71 hrs and 57 mins
    • Release date: 27-02-17
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 16,197 ratings
    • Performed by: Stephen Fry
    • ‘The pairing of Fry and Holmes is a bit of a marriage made in heaven...’ says The New York Times which provides just a small clue as to the popularity of this 71-hour+ listen. Not only has Stephen Fry narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories - he has also written and narrated an insightful, intimate and deeply personal introduction to each title.

      ‘Remarkable stories read by a master. It is always active in my library for when nothing else takes my fancy. A stalwart, irreplaceable inclusion in any audible library,’ – AJ, Audible listener.
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    • The Eye of the World

    • Book One of The Wheel of Time
    • By: Robert Jordan
    • Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
    • Series: The Wheel of Time, Book 1
    • Length: 32 hrs and 55 mins
    • Release date: 16-11-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,691 ratings
    • Performed by: Rosamund Pike
    • Rosamund Pike who stars as Moiraine, a powerful Aes Sedai, in the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time, adds to her already flawless performance with an inspired and nuanced narration of the first in Robert Jordan’s epic book series The Eye of the World. The series that has gathered a cult like following has a jaw-dropping 14 novels, and with 32 hours of stunning narration for book one alone, fantasy fans addicted to the impressive world are in for a treat. Featuring an all-powerful female clan, prophesies of the world ending and a Chosen One destined to be its saviour or destroyer, the epic tale is one you will easily want to stay lost in.

      ‘If you are looking for a fresh new way to experience The Eye of the World again while following the TV series, look no further. While I adore the older audiobook version, there is something inherently awesome about the idea of on-screen Moiraine narrating the story to me. Here's to hoping that she also does the rest of the series.’ – Emil, Audible listener.
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    • The Great Gatsby

    • By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
    • Narrated by: Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
    • Release date: 09-04-13
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,937 ratings
    • Performed by: Jake Gyllenhaal
    • In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal steps into the shoes of narrator Nick Carraway, voicing the often too-dreamy-to-be-real world of the wealthy and well-connected in a lush 1920s landscape. Though the story is told from Carraway’s point of view, it centers on the enthralling life of Mr. Jay Gatsby, and Gyllenhaal’s subtle yet captivating performance highlights both the glimmering surface of Gatsby’s life and the heartache, despair, and eventual tragedy that lurks beneath. He illustrates the people, places, and parties of West Egg with a voice that oozes refinement and style—a perfect complement to the grandeur of Gatsby’s story—while never losing sight of the morals and critiques Fitzgerald layered throughout.
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    • Space: 1969

    • By: Bill Oakley
    • Narrated by: Natasha Lyonne, full cast
    • Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 30-06-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 476 ratings
    • Performed by: Natasha Lyonne
    • Natasha Lyonne who rose to fame for her role as Nicky in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black, co-created and starred in Russian Doll and starred in the quirky crime comedy-drama series Poker Face, has recently been proclaimed one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time. Continuing her unorthodox artistic choices, the eccentric Lyonne joins a full cast in Space: 1969 an outrageous sci-fi comedy from the mind of Emmy-winning writer Bill Oakley. Her inimitable voice is made for audio and it seems listeners agree, with one commenting, ‘it appears I could listen to Natasha Lyonne reading all day. Excellent voice actor with a particular voice that is music to my ears.’
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    • Ready Player One

    • By: Ernest Cline
    • Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
    • Series: Ready Player One, Book 1
    • Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 05-04-12
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 27,624 ratings
    • Performed by: Wil Wheaton
    • In his 2011 best seller Ready Play One, Ernest Cline creates a futuristic dystopian paragon. In the year 2044, the universe is plagued by a grim, lifeless existence. The only way to escape the over-encompassing tedium is by entering a virtual world that allows people to experience life on other planets and fictional realms, fall in love ... and search for a life-changing puzzle hidden somewhere inside the virtual universe. But when young Wade Watts unlocks this mystery, his life—virtual and otherwise—becomes a nightmare. Wil Wheaton, perhaps best known for his turn as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, narrates this fun, fast-paced listen appropriately, with evident excitement and increasing anxiety.
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    • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    • By: Lewis Carroll
    • Narrated by: Jodie Comer
    • Series: Alice in Wonderland, Book 1
    • Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
    • Release date: 19-01-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,098 ratings
    • Performed by: Jodie Comer
    • What better way to enjoy the delightful imagination of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland than with narration by the award-winning actress Jodie Comer? ‘Jodie Comers simply exquisite narration takes this classic tale to a whole new level,’ – Sigrin, Audible listener. Jodie Comer won a British Academy Television Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of the psychopathic assassin Villanelle in the hit series Killing Eve. She has also starred in films Free Guy and The Last Duel, and more recently won a Laurence Olivier Award for her role in the one-woman play Prima Facie.

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